Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Chocolate Peppermint Bread, perfect for holiday celebrations or a sweet treat any time of year. With a hint of peppermint and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, this loaf is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Optional Toppings:
- Crushed peppermint candies
- Chocolate drizzle or glaze
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts. Mix in sour cream.
- Combine: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 50-60 mins until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let bread cool in pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally drizzle with chocolate and sprinkle peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
- This bread is a wonderful holiday gift or dessert option.
- For a richer taste, use dark chocolate chips.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
