CHOCOLATE-MINT SHAMROCK CUPCAKES
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these adorable St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes. The best part of the recipe is how impressive they look, but how easy they are to make! The festive decorations are the magic of melted candy and gold dust. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h20m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake batter according to package directions for cupcakes; cool completely., Meanwhile, with a pencil and paper, draw shamrock design. Cut out pattern. Melt candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl; stir until smooth. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in corner of bag. Place waxed paper over the pattern; pipe a shamrock design. Repeat 23 times. Refrigerate until set., Lightly brush wafers with corn syrup; brush with pearl dust. Gently lift candy shamrocks from waxed paper. Lightly brush bottoms with corn syrup; attach to wafers. Set aside., Place Andes candies in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over candies; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Dip cupcakes into melted mints; let stand until set. Press a shamrock-topped wafer onto each cupcake.
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Mali Allen
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cupcakes were good, but not great. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
Oscar Pantoja
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the frosting to spread evenly, but the cupcakes still tasted good.
Dereje Demtew
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too minty for my taste, but they were still good.
Khpal Zalmi Vines
[email protected]I loved the chocolate mint flavor of these cupcakes. They were so refreshing and perfect for a summer party.
Radha Thapa
[email protected]These cupcakes were the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat! They were festive and delicious.
its Bijoy
[email protected]I would definitely make these cupcakes again. They were so easy to make and they were a big hit with my family.
Jamir Simmons
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cupcakes were good, but not great.
MDRipon Jaman
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Barat Ali
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly, but they still tasted good.
Michael Edwards
[email protected]These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Drago Gamerz
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of mint, but these cupcakes were amazing! The chocolate and mint flavors were perfectly balanced.
Nizar Mazen
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! The chocolate and mint flavors were perfect together.
Emon Miah
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my kids and they loved them! They were so excited to see the green frosting and the chocolate chips.
Tomie Herman
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the chocolate mint flavor.