Description
Delight in the festive flavors of Exquisite White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes. These moist, fluffy treats blend creamy white chocolate with refreshing peppermint, topped with a light frosting that adds the perfect touch of sweetness. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, these cupcakes are sure to become a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and peppermint extract.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients gently; fold in white chocolate chips last.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg