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Awesome 10 S’Mores Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

S'Mores Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
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Whip up these S’Mores Hot Chocolate Cupcakes for a fun, family-friendly treat that brings together gooey marshmallow, rich chocolate, and graham cracker flavor in one delicious bite. Your kitchen will smell amazing!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (for batter)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, buttermilk, oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the hot water or coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Gently fold in the 1 cup of mini marshmallows and 1/2 cup of crushed graham crackers.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely in the tin for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool fully.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder, alternating with the milk or cream. Mix until smooth, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
  9. Once cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread the chocolate frosting onto each one.
  10. For the topping, place the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows on top of the frosting. Broil for 30 seconds to 1 minute, watching closely until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee instead of hot water deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cupcakes taste like coffee.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the wet ingredients are added.
  • Watch the marshmallows under the broiler carefully; they burn quickly!

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