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Peppermint Mocha Muffins

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Moist and lightly chocolatey muffins with a perfect hint of peppermint and a smooth mocha flavor, ideal for cozy mornings and festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk (or plain yogurt thinned with milk)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup (30g) crushed peppermint candies (or 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract)
  • Powdered sugar for optional dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the buttermilk, cooled brewed coffee, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; the batter should be a little lumpy.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies (or peppermint extract if using).
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired once cool.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Use cooled brewed coffee to prevent curdling. Toss crushed peppermint candies in flour before folding to prevent sinking. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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