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Christmas Muffins

Delicious Chocolate-Orange Christmas Muffins to Wow Your Guests

These Christmas Muffins combine chocolate and orange for a festive treat that everyone will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 large Eggs can substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter or vegetable oil for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Honey can substitute with maple syrup for a vegan choice
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice plus zest; lemon can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder optional for a lighter muffin
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour for a healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or mascarpone for a different flavor
  • 1/4 cup Honey adjust to taste
For Decoration
  • 12 pieces Strawberries can swap with sprinkles

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, honey, orange juice, and cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. Gently stir in the flour, baking powder, and orange zest into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
  5. Bake for 12-13 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  7. In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese and honey until smooth and creamy.
  8. Once the muffins are completely cooled, pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each muffin and top with a strawberry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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