1 package (18-1/4 oz) White Cake Mix
1 container (16 oz) prepared Vanilla Frosting
2 tblsp Vegetable Oil or Butter (melted)
1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
1-1/3 cup Water
3 Egg Whites
3-4 drops Red Liquid Food Coloring or 1/4 tsp Gel Food Coloring
1/2 cup crushed Peppermint Candies (about 16 candies)

How to make peppermint cupcakes:

Place in a line 25-30 muffin pan cups with pink paper baking cups.
Beat cake mix, water, egg whites, oil, peppermint extract and food coloring with mixer at low speed for 30 seconds.
For next 2 minutes beat at medium speed.
Pour batter into prepared muffin cups (filling 3/4 full).
Bake this in a preheated oven at 350Â°f for 20 to 22 minutes.
Let is cool in pans on wire racks for about 10 minutes.
Remove cupcakes to racks from pans.
Let it cool completely on wire racks.
Evenly spread frosting over cooled cupcakes.
Drizzle with crushed candies.