White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
These white chocolate peppermint cupcakes are so good, you are going to want to eat two at a time! They look like a professional baker created them but that will be our secret.
Pairing the vanilla white chocolate cupcakes with the peppermint mocha frosting is unlike any other cupcake recipe. These are perfect for a holiday dessert table and even make a great gift idea.
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Andes Mint White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Here at Ruffle and Rain Boots, I LOVE cupcakes and make them all the time. Did you know I have one of the most popular, most VIRAL cupcake recipes on the Internet? It’s my lazy girl’s easy vanilla cupcakes recipe and it’s so easy, the kids can make it themselves.
I love to challenge myself with my recipes, though, and the best part about these cupcakes is the mint flavor throughout. You won’t just find a chocolate mint candy on top – there are crushed candies in the cupcake itself. It’s like a minty party in your mouth!
These easy homemade cupcakes are so good – you might as well double the batch right from the start. Let’s make some together.
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Tips for Making White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
- If you have trouble finding the Andes chocolate peppermint candy during the holiday season, you have a few options. You can substitute Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares or Dove Promises Peppermint Bark Dark Chocolate Christmas Candy.
- If you want to switch up the flavor, you can use cheesecake, French vanilla, or chocolate pudding.
- Do you want to cut back on the peppermint flavor in the frosting? Look for a chocolate chip or chocolate caramel coffee creamer.
Ingredients for Peppermint Cupcakes:
- White cake mix
- Water
- Vegetable oil
- White Chocolate Pudding
- Egg whites (room temperature)
- Cupcake liners
- Andes Candy Peppermint Bark
- Salted butter, room temperature (softened butter, not melted)
- Vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
Each step for this cupcake recipe is detailed below so it’s easy to follow. Just keep this page open while you are creating your dessert recipe. If you would rather have a printable copy, just scroll down and select print.
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Christmas Cupcake Recipe: Instructions
Below are the step by step instructions to make these delicious winter treats. If you want to add crushed candy canes onto the frosted mini cakes, pound them until they are very small.
Add the cake mix to a large mixing bowl and follow the mix instructions to add the other ingredients.
Fold in half of the candies.
Add batter to the cupcake liners about 2/3 of the way full and bake them 18-20 minutes.
Cream the butter until it is light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and chocolate syrup.
Mix in the powdered sugar and creamer until creamy.
Prepare a piping bag and fill the bag with frosting.
Frost the cupcakes, moving in a circular motion starting on the outside edge of the cupcake and pulling in. If you want a tall mound, create a dollop of frosting in the center and build upon that.
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Notes on Making Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
- Even if you are tempted, do not change out the main ingredients in this recipe unless it is a recommendation above.
- Grease-proof cupcake liners are the best thing ever! Not only do your cupcakes look more professional, but they won’t stick to the paper either. If you don’t have them, use TWO cupcake liners.
- Pop your cupcakes in the fridge for 15 or 20 minutes before frosting them. It will cool the cupcakes by the time you’re done with the frosting.
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- Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe – These are fun to make together as a family and they really make a great last-minute gift.
- This Easy Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe is Perfectly Pink! – The kids will LOVE helping and sipping on this fun cocoa.
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Andes Mint White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
These White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes with mocha frosting are the perfect dessert idea for the holidays. Spread the holiday cheer by sharing these cake mix cupcakes with your family, and friends, and don’t forget your neighbors. This elevated recipe with white chocolate pudding and Andes chocolate peppermint candies on top will make it to the top of your homemade gift list!
Ingredients
- Cupcake Ingredients:
- White cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 box of White Chocolate Pudding
- 3 egg whites
- Cupcake liners
- ½ cup Andes Candy Peppermint Bark, crushed or chopped
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ sticks salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
- 1 large piping bag, 1 large round frosting tip
- 12 Andes Chocolate Peppermint Candy, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.
- Add the cake mix to a large mixing bowl and using an electric hand or stand mixer, mix in the water, oil, and egg whites until well incorporated.
- Fold in ½ cup of the candies.
- Add batter into the cupcake pan until each is about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting (can put them in the refrigerator).
- Using an electric hand or stand mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and chocolate syrup.
- Slowly mix in the powdered sugar and creamer until creamy. Prepare a piping bag and fill the bag with frosting and frost the cupcakes (see tips).
- Top each cupcake with one of the cut squares of candy and enjoy.
Notes
To create a mounded cupcake frosting look as I've done here, create a dollop of frosting in the center of the cupcake. Start on the outside edge and pull the frosting in a circular motion until the outside edge is fully covered. Then, lift and draw the frosting tip around and over the frosting mound.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 94mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 30gProtein: 2g
All nutrition information is estimated. For accuracy, please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.
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