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White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes: 12 Festive Treats

White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
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Celebrate the holidays with these soft, fluffy White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes — the perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 4 ounces white chocolate baking bar (melted and cooled)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
  • 12 mini candy canes (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in peppermint extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in the melted white chocolate until just combined.
  7. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. For the frosting: Beat butter until smooth, add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in peppermint extract, heavy cream, and melted white chocolate.
  11. Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.
  12. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top and garnish with mini candy canes if desired.

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