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Peppermint Mocha Cupcake Bites combine the flavors of a Christmas time coffee shop favorite, are super easy to make, and look stunning on any holiday table.
Kate Ramos

Peppermint Mocha Cupcake Bites

Peppermint Mocha Cupcake Bites combine the flavors of a Christmas time coffee shop favorite, are super easy to make, and look stunning on any holiday table. Recipe Adapted from Cook's Illustrated.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 40 mini cupcakes
Course: chocolate
Cuisine: American
Calories: 272
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped fine
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Real cream whipped topping such as Reddi-Wip
  • Crushed candy canes for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F and arrange rack in the middle. Line 40 mini cupcake wells with paper liners or spray lightly with baking spray.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking to break up any lumps.
  3. Combine cocoa powder and chopped chocolate in a separate bowl. Pour hot coffee over cocoa mixture and stir until smooth; let cool slightly.
  4. Whisk mayonnaise, egg, and peppermint extract into cocoa mixture then stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.
  5. Scoop 1-2 ounces of batter into each well (a cookie scoop works best) and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes.
  6. Let cupcakes cool completely then top each cupcake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 184mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

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