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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Prep: 5 min
Bake: 15 min
Rest: 30 min
Total: 55-60 min
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Course Dessert

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  •  Measuring cups and spoons
  • 2 (12 ct) cupcake tins
  • 24 Mini candy canes
  • Mini Marshmallows

Ingredients
  

  • Cupcakes
  • 1 15 oz box vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp hot cocoa mix
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • Marshmallow frosting
  • 7 oz Marshmallow fluff or crème
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or flavored coffee creamer
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350
  • Prepare cupcake tins with 24 liners
  • Add cake mix, eggs, water, cocoa, vanilla and oil to a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide evenly among the cups.
  • Bake for 15-18 mins or until the toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pans for 30 mins
  • Make the Frosting
  • Add marshmallow crème, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and choice of liquid to a bowl
  • Mix on low until incorporated (2-3 min), then mix on HIGH for an additional 3-4 mins.
  • Add frosting to a piping bag with a tip 1A
  • Squeeze a circle on the top of the cupcake
  • Add a mini candy cane to the side and a few mini marshmallows on top!

Notes

Cocoa powder can be used in place of hot cocoa packets if you want a deeper chocolate flavor.
Keyword cupcakes, easy to make, holiday treat, hot chocolate
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