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Winter Wonderland Surprise Cupcakes

Sweeten the colder months with this Winter Wonderland Surprise Cupcakes recipe. Kids and adults will savor these chocolate cupcakes with a minty surprise (a HERSHEY'S KISSES Candy Cane Flavored Mint Candy) hidden among the peppermint Swiss meringue frosting. Serve the family these refreshing Winter Wonderland Suprise Cupcakes after a chilly day outside, or cozy up near the fireplace with a cupcake and a warm mug of hot cocoa!

If you simply can't get enough of the delightful fusion of cool peppermint and indulgent chocolate, you have to try our lusciously smooth Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Fudge.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep:
1 Hr.
Bake:
18 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
  • 1 cup
    sugar
  • 1 cup
    brown sugar, not packed
  • 1 3/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsps
    baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsps
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 cup
    milk
  • 1/2 cup
    vegetable oil
  • 2 tsps
    peppermint extract
  • 1 cup
    boiling water
  • Peppermint Swiss Meringue Frosting
  • 3
    large egg whites
  • 1 cup
    sugar
  • 1 cup
    butter(2 sticks)
  • 1 tsp
    peppermint extract
  • HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Cane Mint Candies
  • peppermint candy or sticks, crushed
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
Muffin Cup Tin
Mixing Bowl
Stand Mixer
Bowl With Spout
Wire Rack
Heatproof Bowl
Saucepan

Directions

For the Frosting: 

  1. Combine egg whites and sugar in heatproof bowl. Place over a small saucepan of simmering water. Whisk frequently, until they reach 160°F.
  2. Transfer mixture to stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment and beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form and mixture has cooled considerably (around 10 minutes).
  3. Reduce the speed to low adding 2 tablespoons of butter at a time, mixing in between until incorporated. If the frosting becomes soupy or curdled, increase speed to medium-high for 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth again.
  4. Add peppermint extract and stir until just combined.

Assembly: 

  1. Place an unwrapped HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Cane Mint Candy on top of cooled cupcake.
  2. Pipe meringue frosting on top of each cupcake to "hide" the candy piece.
  3. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies for a delicious and crunchy texture.

Additional questions?