Chocolate Mint Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 unsweetened chocolate squares; 2 eggs; ¾ teaspoon peppermint extract; ½ cup chocolate milk; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies; ½ cup butter; 2 tablespoons chocolate milk; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 unsweetened chocolate squares
2 eggs
¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
½ cup chocolate milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons chocolate milk
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

1
Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Melt chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat.
3
Beat melted chocolate into butter mixture.
4
Add eggs, peppermint extract and chocolate milk.
5
Beat until creamy.
6
Sift flour with baking soda.
7
Mix into butter and chocolate mixture until well blended.
8
Stir in crushed peppermints.
9
Pour batter into cupcake pan lined with baking papers.
10
Bake at 350 for 15 to 18 minutes, or until done.
11
Remove from pan.
12
Let cool on wire rack.
13
For frosting, beat together the butter, chocolate milk, and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
14
Spread frosting over cupcakes.
15
Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.

1344

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 unsweetened chocolate squares, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mint Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

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