Peppermint Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb unsalted butter at room temperature
2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs at room temperature
1 tbsp peppermint extract
3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup ground peppermint candies
1/2 cup boiling water

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Insert liners into a medium cupcake pan.
In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, 3-5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, with clean beaters on medium speed beat the eggs and peppermint extract together.
Add the egg mixture to the creamed mixture.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Do not overmix. Sprinkle the ground peppermint candies into the batter. Add the boiling water and partially melt the candies. Mix slightly.
Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cupcakes come out clean. Cool cupcakes in the pan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	409.69 Kcal (1715 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.28g	27%
Cholesterol	103.03mg	34%
Sodium	237.32mg	10%
Potassium	93.51mg	2%
Total Carbs	58.46g	19%
Sugars	34.53g	138%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	4%
Protein	6.09g	12%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	44.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	290.71 Kcal (1217 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.26g	27%
Cholesterol	73.11mg	34%
Sodium	168.4mg	10%
Potassium	66.35mg	2%
Total Carbs	41.48g	19%
Sugars	24.5g	138%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	4%
Protein	4.32g	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	31.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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