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Easy Christmas Muffins Recipe

Indulge in Easy Christmas Muffins Recipe with Chocolate Orange Delight

Enjoy these Easy Christmas Muffins Recipe that feature a delightful twist of chocolate and orange for your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 large Eggs Use two large eggs for best results.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Stick to all-purpose for consistent texture.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it is softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Can be substituted with granulated sugar if preferred.
  • 1 medium Orange Used for juice and zest, choose a fresh orange.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Opt for unsweetened cocoa for balance.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Verify it's fresh for best results.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Choose full-fat for creaminess.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ice Cream Scoop
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together two large eggs, softened unsalted butter, honey, fresh orange juice, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and the zest of one orange until the flour is no longer visible.
  4. Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling each one about two-thirds full.
  5. Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 12-13 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Remove the muffin pan from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before removing the muffins.
  7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by blending cream cheese and honey until smooth.
  8. Pipe the cream cheese frosting on top of each cooled muffin and finish with a fresh strawberry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Use fresh ingredients for best results.

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