Get ready to indulge in the most decadent dessert that will make your taste buds dance with delight! These Mint Chocolate Cookie Cupcakes are not just another ordinary cupcake - they're a sensational blend of rich chocolate, cool mint, and irresistible sweetness that will transform your baking game forever. Imagine biting into a perfectly moist chocolate cupcake studded with mint chocolate chips, topped with creamy buttercream and a sprinkle of crushed mint candies - it's like a party in your mouth that you won't want to miss!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
- 1/4 cup crushed mint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the mint chocolate chips gently using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, pipe buttercream frosting on top of each cupcake using a star-tipped piping bag.
- Sprinkle crushed mint candies over the frosted cupcakes for added texture and decoration.
- Serve and enjoy your mint chocolate cookie cupcakes at room temperature.
Tips
- • For the most tender cupcakes, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing • Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense cupcakes • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor • Make sure to sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting • For a professional look, use a piping bag with a star tip when applying buttercream • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days • For extra mint intensity, you can add a drop of peppermint extract to the batter • Chill the cupcakes for 15 minutes after frosting to help the decoration set
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 65mg
