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Delicious White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

These White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes feature a delicate balance of creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint, making them an irresistible treat for…

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
  • Fold in the white chocolate chips gently until just combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by creaming softened butter until fluffy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined, then mix in the peppermint extract.
  • Add the crushed peppermint candies and mix until evenly distributed.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes generously and top with additional crushed peppermint candies if desired.