peppermint cupcakes
The Christmas holiday always reminds me of peppermint. I decided to try my hand at making peppermint cupcakes to go along with the season. The peppermint flavor will leave your mouth feeling fresh.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
15 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 can white frosting (not vanilla)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract, divided
- 3 large eggs (or what is listed on cake mix box)
- - oil (use the amount listed on cake mix box)
- 3/4 cup andes peppermint crunch baking chips or crushed peppermint candy
- - additional peppermint candy, peppermint flavored sprinkles
How To Make peppermint cupcakes
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Step 1Preheat oven according to directions on cake mix box.
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Step 2Prepare cake mix per box instructions and add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the cake mix batter. Mix well.
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Step 3Once cake mix has been prepared and mixed, add the Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips (or crushed peppermint candy) and gently fold until well blended.
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Step 4Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup of cake mix batter into 15 muffin cups. Bake for the time listed on the cake mix box.
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Step 5Remove cupcakes and let them cool completely.
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Step 6While the cupcakes are cooling, empty the contents of the frosting into a medium sized bowl. Add the 1 1/2 teaspoons of the peppermint extract and mix well.
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Step 7Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them and decorate with various peppermint flavored candies.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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