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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe whipped cream on top of each cupcake. Garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.