In my opinion, peppermint is the flavor of Christmas. This is why I thought the best way to make chocolate cupcakes Christmas-y is to use this frosting!

These cupcakes are the only dessert you'll want for the holidays! These chocolate cupcakes are moist, dense, and so chocolatey! Then, they are topped with a delicious peppermint frosting. Finally, top with some crushed peppermint candies, or even better, a whole peppermint candy!

I know some people want some of the minty flavor in the cupcake itself. So, if you're one of these people, add in a teaspoon of peppermint extract to the batter!