Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins (Printable)
Moist chocolate muffins with peppermint, chocolate chips, and crushed candies for a festive, cozy bake.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
12 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
13 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
14 - 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
→ Topping
15 - Extra chocolate chips for garnish
16 - Mini marshmallows for garnish
17 - Additional crushed peppermint candies for garnish
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until ingredients are just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Using a spatula, carefully fold in chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies on each muffin for garnish.
07 - Bake muffins for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Baking these fills the whole kitchen with the aroma of hot chocolate and holiday anticipation.
- The gooey bits of chocolate and hidden marshmallows truly make every bite feel like a treat just for you.
02 -
- If you overmix the batter, the muffins turn dense instead of fluffy—I learned this after one flat batch.
- Layering some garnish on top before baking gives an irresistible bakery-style finish.
03 -
- Sifting the cocoa and flour together keeps the batter lump-free and the crumb super light.
- For perfect domes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before scooping it into the muffin tin.