Frosted Peppermint Mini Bites Recipe

Name: Frosted Peppermint Mini Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: For Bites:; 3/4 cup Ghirardelli Premium Baking Coca, unsweetened; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup warm water; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract; Peppermint candies coarsely chopped, for garnish; For Frosting:; 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

For Bites:
3/4 cup Ghirardelli Premium Baking Coca, unsweetened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Peppermint candies coarsely chopped, for garnish
For Frosting:
3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
For Bites: Line mini-muffin tins with mini-paper liners.
2
Mix all ingredients (except crushed peppermint candies) to create a chocolate batter.
3
Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
4
Bake until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 10 minutes.
5
Let cool in tins on wire racks.
6
For Frosting: Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
7
Reduce speed to medium.
8
Add sugar, cup at a time, beating after each addition, about 5 minutes.
9
Add vanilla, and beat until buttercream is smooth.
10
Frost each mini bite with buttercream frosting and garnish with peppermint candy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Bites:, 3/4 cup Ghirardelli Premium Baking Coca, unsweetened, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Frosted Peppermint Mini Bites falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Frosted Peppermint Mini Bites

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