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Mini Christmas Muffins: Easy to Make Festive & Merry Recipe
Make these easy mini orange Christmas muffins - best recipe for the holiday season. Top with strawberries for adorable Santa hat sweetness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 91 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , Armenian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp cocoa
- orange juice and zest from 1 orange
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 24 strawberries washed and stems removed
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- 2. To a medium bowl, add butter, eggs, cocoa, and orange juice. Mix well.
- 3. Add 3 tbsp honey (leave 1 tbsp for frosting), other dry ingredients, and orange zest.
- 4. Mix well.
- 5. Place muffin batter in muffin cups, leaving room for expansion. Use muffin liners or spray each cup with nonstick cooking spray.
- 6. Bake for 12-13 minutes in preheated oven until golden brown or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7. While muffins cool, in a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and 1 tbsp honey.
- 8. Add a small teaspoon of the frosting on each muffin top. Use a pipping bag for the swirly look.
- 9. Place 1 strawberry on top of each muffin. Add a small dollop of frosting on top of each strawberry. Again, use a pipping bag for a swirly look.
- 10. Enjoy your super cute mini holiday muffins!
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Notes
- Ensure that your eggs and butter are at room temperature. This helps create fluffy muffins with a perfect texture.
- Don't skimp on the zest! The combination of citrusy orange zest and the warmth of cocoa adds a delightful kick to your muffins.
- Experiment with toppings! Try a variety of berries, a drizzle of melted white chocolate, or even a dusting of icing sugar for that extra festive touch.
Nutrition Information
Serving
-30g
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
203IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Serving | -30g | |
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 203IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.