Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 g butter, softened; 125 g caster sugar (superfine sugar); 2 medium eggs; 125 g self-rising flour; 3 drops peppermint extract; 100 g plain chocolate chips; frosting; 175 g butter, softened; 350 g confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons boiling water; 3 drops vanilla extract; green food coloring; 3 drops peppermint extract; 3 -4 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles

Servings: persons

125 g butter, softened
125 g caster sugar (superfine sugar)
2 medium eggs
125 g self-rising flour
3 drops peppermint extract
100 g plain chocolate chips
frosting
175 g butter, softened
350 g confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons boiling water
3 drops vanilla extract
green food coloring
3 drops peppermint extract
3 -4 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles

1
Preheat the oven to 190C/375F (gas 5).
2
Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
3
To make the cupcakes, beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs, flour and peppermint flavouring and beat the mixture unitl smooth, then stir in the chocolate drops.
5
Divide the mixture between the paper cases and bake in the centre of the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the cakes have risen and are just firm to touch in the centre.
6
Remove the cakes from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
7
For the frosting, beat the butter in a bowl to soften it.
8
Add the confectioner's sugar, boiling water and vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is very smooth and pale in colour.
9
Add some green colouring and some pepperment flavoring and mix well.
10
Spread over the cupcakes and then scatter chocolate sprinkles on top.
11
Note: You can add green colouring to the cupcake mixture to give you cupcakes a great look.
12
It might look funny at first, but once the topping is on it looks really good.

2076

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 g butter, softened, 125 g caster sugar (superfine sugar), 2 medium eggs, 125 g self-rising flour, and more.

Yes, Mint Chocolate Chip 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.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

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