Peppermint Mocha Muffins

Name: Peppermint Mocha Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 34 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup dutch process (dark) cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 3 Tablespoons water; 4 teaspoons espresso powder ((see note)); 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 teaspoon chocolate extract ((see note)); 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature ((see note)); ½ cup mini chocolate chips; ¼ cup crushed candy canes ((plus more for topping, if desired))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:19min

These Peppermint Mocha Muffins have the magical combination of chocolate, espresso, and peppermint wrapped up in a homemade muffin! These muffins would make a festive addition to a holiday brunch, or a fantastic treat on Christmas morning!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:56:21 GMT