Description
Indulge in festive magic with these white chocolate peppermint cupcakes that are creamy, minty, and irresistibly soft. Perfect for holiday parties or sweet cravings anytime.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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½ cup whole milk
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½ cup sour cream
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6 oz. white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
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¼ tsp peppermint extract
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¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
For the frosting:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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4 oz. white chocolate, melted
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1–2 tbsp heavy cream
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½ tsp peppermint extract
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Additional crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Grease lightly.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
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Alternately mix in dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry. Fold in sour cream, melted white chocolate, and peppermint extract.
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Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 18–22 minutes. Cool completely.
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Beat butter for frosting, add powdered sugar gradually, then white chocolate and peppermint extract. Adjust with heavy cream if needed.
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Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins