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Chocolate Peppermint Muffins for Winter

Chocolate Peppermint Muffins for Winter

Delight in these Chocolate Peppermint Muffins for Winter, a perfect cozy treat with an enchanting flavor combination.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Peppermint Muffins, Cozy Desserts, Easy Muffins, festive treats, holiday baking, Winter Muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients

For the Muffins

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted or coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips dark or white chocolate

Instructions

How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Muffins

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full with the batter.
  • Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes until golden.
  • Cool the muffins on a wire rack.

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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