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Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with PEEPS®

December 1, 2015 by Mary Ellen 1 Comment

I have received compensation for this post but all of the opinions are mine.

Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peeps®
Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peeps

I’ve partnered with PEEPS® for the “24 Days of PEEPSONALITY” Advent Calendar. I don’t know about you but eating a Peep brings out the kid in me. Growing up we only got PEEPS® at Easter and I used to be known to hoard a box or 2. Today PEEPS® are around for every holiday and this Christmas there are 2 new flavors on the block. I used the PEEPS® Hot Cocoa & Cream Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in White Fudge. There is also a new PEEPS® Milk Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookie Flavored Chicks.

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I made cupcakes for you using a boxed cake mix, homemade fluffy hot chocolate frosting and of course topped with a PEEPS®! If you are looking for something fast and easy these cute cupcakes will be a hit. I’ve been making this frosting for years and it is so good, light and fluffy with just the right amount of chocolate.

Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peeps®

Just a few ingredients and these cupcakes are so festive and ready for any Christmas event you might want to take them to. In case you’re serving hot chocolate I made some quick and easy white chocolate spoons to go with the cupcakes. To make them all you do is melt the chocolate and put a little in the bowl of the spoon. Add a few sprinkles for a festive feeling. A PEEPS® floating in that hot chocolate would be great also.

Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peeps®

Information about Holiday PEEPS®:

PEEPS® Hot Cocoa & Cream Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in White Fudge

  • These three delectable hot cocoa-inspired marshmallow Chicks are dipped in white fudge and are a great holiday indulgence.

PEEPS® Milk Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookie Flavored Chicks

  • The holidays are a time to show off your cookie baking skills. But don’t worry if you aren’t a baker, because PEEPS® has created Sugar Cookie flavored marshmallow Chicks dipped in mouthwatering milk chocolate.
  • Suggested retail price for either of these is: $1.99 – $2.49 for a three count package

Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peeps®

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Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peeps
Author: Mary Ellen
Recipe type: Dessert, Cupcakes, Christmas
Prep time:  20 mins
Cook time:  18 mins
Total time:  38 mins
Serves: 18 cupcakes
 
Chocolate cupcakes frosted with Fluffy Chocolate Frosting and a Hot Cocoa & Cream PEEPS®.
Ingredients
  • 1 chocolate cake mix
  • Frosting
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups confectionery sugar
  • Decorating
  • Candy canes
  • Sprinkles
  • PEEPS® Hot Cocoa & Cream Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Dipped in White Fudge
Instructions
  1. Make the cake mix according to package directions. Make into cupcakes.
  2. Frosting
  3. Heat the heavy cream until it comes to a boil.
  4. Put the cocoa in a mixing bowl. Add the hot cream and mix until the cocoa is incorporated. Cool.
  5. Add the butter a tablespoon at a time at medium speed. When incorporated add the vanilla and confectionery sugar.
  6. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
  7. Put the frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes. Sprinkle with sprinkles. Top with a Hot Cocoa & Cream PEEPS®. Add a candy cane.
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Visit the PEEPS® Website or on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. I’m really excited because my readers can all get a special discount coupon for purchasing their holiday PEEPS®. Use this special code for the coupon. SWEETINGS15.

I am also going to give one lucky reader an assortment of Holiday PEEPS®. Be sure to enter and come back everyday and tweet about the giveaway for more chances to win!

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Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peeps®

 

Mary Ellen

Filed Under: Christmas, Cupcakes, Desserts, Holidays

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Comments

  1. Laura Dembowski says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:42 am

    I’m obsessed with Peeps and the cute cupcakes!

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