Description
These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins are everything cozy and festive rolled into one sweet treat. Fluffy, chocolatey, and spiked with just the right hint of peppermint, they’re perfect for chilly mornings, holiday brunch spreads, or a heartwarming dessert.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add Greek yogurt, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies if using.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 17–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use peppermint extract sparingly—it’s strong and can quickly overpower the chocolate.
Let muffins cool completely before storing to avoid excess moisture buildup.
Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream or buttermilk if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: peppermint, muffins, chocolate, holiday, dessert