Peppermint Patty Cupcakes
Let's face it, this recipe isn't new. It is, however delicious and perfect for the holidays. If you want to win friends and influence people, bring these to a party.
Mildly adapted from this recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white or regular whole wheat flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4-1/2 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup light sour cream (Greek yogurt would sub very well)
Mini peppermint patty candies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper liners; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Sift the cocoa powder to get rid of lumps. In a large bowl, or the bowl of a standing mixer, cream together the butter, butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the pumpkin and the eggs one at a time, beating until just combined. Stir in the vanilla.
Sprinkle 1/3 of the flour mixture into the mixing bowl and mix until just combined. Add half of the sour cream, mixing until just combined. Repeat, alternating the remaining flour with the remaining sour cream in one more addition.
Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter into each prepared muffin cup. Lay a peppermint patty in each cup and press down gently. Place another 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter on top of each patty. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the tops of the cupcakes spring back lightly when touched.
Transfer to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before frosting.
Mint Buttercream
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2-3 peppermint patties, chopped
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 TB almond, coconut or dairy milk
powdered sugar
green food coloring (optional)
In large bowl or mixer, cream the butter. Add the salt and some of the sugar, then add vanilla and chopped peppermint patties. Keep adding sugar and the milk, until you get the right consistency. You'll know it when you see it is my general rule for American buttercream. :)
Freaking delicious.