Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Mint chocolate chip cupcakes are a popular dessert choice, especially during the holiday season. The combination of refreshing mint and rich chocolate creates a delicious and festive treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Mint extract
• 4 drop Green food coloring
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• as needed for garnish Mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mint extract and green food coloring.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe whipped cream on top of each cupcake. Garnish with mint leaves.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.