Candy Cane Cupcakes

These Candy Cane Cupcakes are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. They're infused with the classic flavors of candy canes and white chocolate, making them a delightful addition to your dessert table.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• Red food coloring optional
• Candy canes for decoration

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt

In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fold in the crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips

If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve a pinkish hue

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, decorate the cupcakes with crushed candy cane pieces and whole candy canes

Enjoy your delightful Candy Cane Cupcakes!