Description
These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins combine rich cocoa flavor with refreshing peppermint for the ultimate winter treat. Topped with a smooth chocolate glaze and crushed candy canes, they’re perfect for cozy mornings, holiday parties, or a sweet edible gift.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks
1/4 cup crushed candy canes (plus more for topping)
1/2 cup chocolate glaze (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 3/4 cup sugar. Add 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup oil, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup crushed candy canes.
6. Fill muffin liners 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Drizzle with 1/2 cup chocolate glaze and sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, use buttermilk and melted butter instead of milk and oil.
Add the crushed candy canes only after glazing — they melt in the batter and can get sticky.
Let the muffins cool fully before adding glaze to prevent it from sliding off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg