MINI PEPPERMINT COFFEE CAKES

Mini Peppermint Coffee Cakes image

I like these cute little muffins because they're easy to prepare and are wonderful as little snacks or gifts during the holidays. They're a little different from your typical Christmas cookie, and they're great for a festive breakfast, too. -Ethel Lambert, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package funfetti cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 20 muffin cups with paper liners., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, sour cream, butter and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in peppermint candies. Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. In a small bowl, combine sugar, pecans and cinnamon; sprinkle over tops., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.