GHIRARDELLI MINI GINGERBREAD-CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES WITH MOLASSES BUTTERCREAM
The perfect holiday marriage of gingerbread and chocolate, these versatile treats can be made full size or in miniature for easy gifting. Showcase your baking skills by learning how to top with chocolate 'trees.' While piping the trees may take a little practice, they really take the festive component over the top. And no worries if you mess up; simply try again by re-melting the chocolate chips.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 1h30m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Prepare the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place flour, crystallized ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a food processor; process until ginger is finely ground, about 1 minute.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in applesauce until blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
- Stir together hot brewed coffee and molasses in a 2-cup glass measuring cup until blended. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with coffee mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat on low speed just until blended after each addition. Gently stir in Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips.
- Place 48 miniature paper baking cups in four 12-cup miniature muffin pans, and coat cups with cooking spray. Spoon batter into cups, filling almost full.
- Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Molasses Buttercream: Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; beat in molasses and salt until fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Gradually add powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of the milk; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. If needed, add remaining 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, and beat until desired consistency is reached.
- Prepare the Chocolate Trees: Place 1 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips in a small microwaveable bowl, and microwave on medium (50% power) until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a piping bag or heavy-duty zip-top bag with a very small hole snipped in the corner.
- Pipe into small Christmas tree shapes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until set, about 15 minutes; keep chilled until ready to use.
- Pipe or dollop Molasses Buttercream on cupcakes. Garnish with finely chopped crystallized ginger, and top with chocolate Christmas trees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 55.8 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
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Shar Jeel
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit of a disappointment. The gingerbread flavor was too subtle, and the chocolate chips were barely noticeable. The frosting was also a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
rehan hameed
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and festive holiday recipes, and these cupcakes definitely fit the bill! The gingerbread flavor is perfect for the holidays, and the chocolate chips and molasses buttercream add a touch of sweetness and richness. I will def
Sherri Hadeler
[email protected]These cupcakes were so easy to make! I love that I didn't have to use any special ingredients. They turned out perfectly and were a big hit with my family and friends.
fight k.o
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I actually really enjoyed these cupcakes. The chocolate chips helped to balance out the gingerbread flavor, and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely make these again.
Shakoor Shakoor
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The gingerbread flavor was a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cupcakes, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Jimin Youna
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them. The frosting was also a bit too sweet for my liking. Overall, the cupcakes were okay, but I wouldn't make them again.
Abihaa Zaraa
[email protected]I had some trouble with the frosting. It was too thick and didn't spread evenly. I had to add some milk to thin it out, which made it a bit too runny. Overall, the cupcakes were good, but the frosting could have been better.
Shafqat ali Shafqat ali
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. The gingerbread flavor was nice, and the chocolate chips added a touch of sweetness. The frosting was also very good, but it was a bit too thick for my liking.
Parsuram Parsuram
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of gingerbread and chocolate chips, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked together. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Lila Baral
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out great! They were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Barsanaol Kumsa
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! The gingerbread flavor was subtle but still noticeable, and the chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness. The molasses buttercream was also very good, and it paired perfectly with the cupcakes.
faisalkhan khan
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the moist and fluffy texture of the cupcakes, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my holiday baking rotation.
ZU MISBAH
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cupcakes. The gingerbread and chocolate chips are a classic combination, and the molasses buttercream adds a touch of sweetness and spice. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't req
Zyanda Dayimani
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my holiday party! The gingerbread flavor was perfectly complemented by the chocolate chips and molasses buttercream. I will definitely be making these again next year.