Looking for a fun holiday gift idea? Try these Hot Chocolate Cupcakes! Trust me, they're delicious—and just think how fun it would be to gift a plate of cupcakes with Kimberbell's Christmas Movies Mug Rug from Mug Rugs Vol. 4!
Let's take a look at that Mug Rug really quick.
Christmas Movies Mug Rug
Made entirely in-the-hoop, Mug Rugs are thoughtful gifts for a variety of occasions. You might say they're just like your favorite beverage...better when shared with someone you love. ☕❤️ This Christmas Movies design features shiny Embroidery Leather for the TV screen. (How cute is that?)
Find Kimberbell Mug Rugs at your favorite quilt shop!
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered hot chocolate mix
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Marshmallow Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325ºF.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, powdered hot chocolate mix, and cocoa powder.
- Add eggs, milk, and oil. Mix well, then stir in vanilla. Add boiling water.
- Line muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner halfway with batter. NOTE: Do NOT fill the cupcake liners more than halfway!
- Bake cupcakes for 30 minutes or until done. Let cool.
- Use an electric mixer for marshmallow frosting. Cream butter and marshmallow creme until smooth, then add vanilla.
- Add powdered sugar, then whip until fluffy.
- Pipe frosting onto each cupcake and top with mini marshmallows.
- Add mini candy canes to the side of each cupcake.
Enjoy! 😊
