Recipes & Planning / Snack / Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes Share Print Did you buy to many candy canes for your tree? Use them as a sweet and festive treat. Perfect for a potluck party or even to enjoy on a snowy night in front of the fire with a glass of milk! Prep Time 20 minutes Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes Servings 30 Calories Ingredients: 5 oz. Semi-Sweet chocolate, divided 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) Chocolate flavor instant pudding (recommendated - Jell-O) 1 cup Sour Cream 1/2 cup of oil 1/2 cup water 4 eggs 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy canes (about 6 small), divided 1 tub of chocolate frosting For best results, do not crush the candy too finely. a medium crush provides the perfect touch of crunch and flavor to both the cupcakes and frosting garnish. Recipe from KraftFoods Directions Heat oven to 350° F Chop 4 oz. chocolate, Set aside. Beat next 6 ingredients with mixer until blended. Stir in chopped chocolate and 2 Tbsp. peppermint candy. Spoon into 30 paper - lined muffin cups. Bake 20 to 23 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers come out clean. Cool cupcakes in pans for 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Melt remaining chocolate; cool slightly. Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting; drizzle with chocolate. Sprinkle with remaining peppermint candy. Marc's Pharmacy offers a large selection of generic medications in both 30 and 90 day supplies.