Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are a festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday season. With fluffy cupcakes infused with creamy white chocolate and a refreshing hint of peppermint, these treats offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and crunchy candy cane sprinkles, they are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Crushed peppermint candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into lined cupcake trays and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract.
- Once cooled, frost cupcakes and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg