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Chocolate Pretzel Cupcakes

Chocolate Pretzel Cupcakes: A Festive Sweet & Salty Delight

Delight in Chocolate Pretzel Cupcakes, a festive combination of sweet chocolate and salty pretzels, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Or substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or almond extract
  • 1/2 cup Water Can substitute with milk
  • 3/4 cup Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Or Dutch-processed cocoa
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Or non-dairy milk
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 cup Pretzel Crumbs Crushed chocolate-covered pretzels can be used for decoration
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Same substitutions apply as mentioned above
For the Ganache and Toppings
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Or dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Can substitute with coconut cream
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Festive shapes preferred

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Sifter
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparing the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and water, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until smooth.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely in the pan.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together salted butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and pretzel crumbs until fluffy.
  2. Add a little water if needed to adjust the consistency.
Assembling the Cupcakes
  1. Frost each cooled cupcake with the pretzel frosting.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat chocolate chips and whipping cream over medium-low heat until melted and smooth.
  3. Drizzle the ganache over the frosted cupcakes.
  4. Top each cupcake with sprinkles and a chocolate-dipped pretzel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix the batter.

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