Thin Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Thin Mint cookies were first introduced by the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1953 and have since become one of their most popular cookie flavors.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Thin Mint Chocolate 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
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Mint extract
• 3 drop Green food coloring
• 1.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Crushed thin mint cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Stir in the mint extract and green food coloring.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
11. Stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
12. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
13. Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
14. Let the ganache cool for 5 minutes, then dip the tops of the cooled cupcakes into the ganache.
15. Sprinkle crushed thin mint cookies on top of each cupcake.
16. Allow the ganache to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 3g6%

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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.