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Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Line two muffin pans with 12 each with paper liners so that you have 12 for the mousse and 12 for the cupcakes.
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To make the Creme de Menthe Mousse:
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Mix together marshmallows and milk in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
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Stir well.
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Repeat if needed, stirring every 10 seconds until the marshmallows are melted and smooth.
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Allow to cool.
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Pour in the Creme de Menthe, and stir until smoothly mixed.
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Whip the cream and gently fold all of the whipped cream into the cooled marshmallow mixture.
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Divide mixture evenly among 12 paper lined cupcake tins and place the muffin pan in the refrigerator while you keep working on the recipe.
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It takes at least 2 hours to thicken the mousse.
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To make the ganache Filling:
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Add chocolate, cream, and confectioners sugar in small microwave-safe bowl.
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Heat on high power for 10 to 20 seconds and stir.
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Repeat, being careful and do not to over-heat the chocolate.
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Stir until smooth, place into refrigerator for about 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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To make the cupcakes:
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Add the chocolate and cocoa in a mixing bowl and pour the very hot coffee over.
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Stir until smooth then chill in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda together, set aside.
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Add oil, eggs, vinegar, vanilla and peppermint extract into the cooled chocolate mixture, whisk until smooth, then stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
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Divide batter among 12 baking cups and place 1 rounded spoon of ganache on top of each cupcake.
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Bake for about 18 minutes, until cupcakes are set and just firm to the touch.
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Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
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Just before ready to serve, take mint mousse cups out of the refrigerator.
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Gently remove wrapper from one mousse cup and invert on top of a chocolate cupcake.
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Using a warm butter knife or you can run the knife under hot water, gently smooth the sides of the mousse to work out any cupcake liner ridges.
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Repeat with all mousse cupcakes and cupcakes.
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Arrange shaved chocolate on top.
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Serve cold.
