THIN MINT CUPCAKES

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h20m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups crushed chocolate wafers
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon mint extract
1 drop green food coloring, optional
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons mint extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin cups with liners.
  • For the crust: In a small bowl, stir together the crushed cookies and butter until combined. Divide among the prepared cupcake cups. Using a small juice glass or your fingers, press the crumbs into the bottom of the cupcake liners. Bake until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • For the cupcakes: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and, using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed, 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners (about 3/4 full). Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Remove the cupcakes from the tins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the buttercream: Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar until combined. Stir in the salt, mint extract and, if using, food coloring. Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes. Transfer the buttercream to a pastry bag fitted with a medium round tip.
  • Using an apple corer, remove the center of the cupcake down to the cookie crust. Fill the cupcakes with buttercream and smooth the tops with an offset spatula. Set aside. For the ganache: Place the chocolate in a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and heavy cream until steaming (do not boil). Add the extract. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, stir until smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the melted chocolate (dipping until the chocolate meets the liner). Let the cupcakes set on a wire rack before serving, about 1 hour.

Sangat Salman
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive. I can't wait to make them for my next party.


Kelsey Boone
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I love the mint and chocolate combination. These cupcakes are the perfect balance of sweet and minty.


Iviwe Soso
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Cotton Halderson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good thin mint cupcake recipe for a long time.


Last Rusike
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These cupcakes are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and the mint flavor is so refreshing.


mdkhorshie
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I love the way these cupcakes look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Itz Venom
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These cupcakes are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Farooq Sheikh
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I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit! All the kids loved them.


Khuku Manna
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of mint and chocolate. I love how the mint frosting is not too overpowering.


Sakshi Sharma
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I loved these cupcakes. The chocolate ganache is so rich and creamy, it really balances out the mint flavor.


PatrickACE Ace
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These cupcakes are so good! I love the mint flavor.


Zahid Shahid
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I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


M. Hammad yousaf
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, parties, and even just for a special treat. They're always a hit.


Judith Sweetlife
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cupcakes are amazing. I love the way the mint and chocolate flavors work together.


Asoiva Taufao
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These cupcakes are so delicious! The mint frosting is perfect and the chocolate ganache is so rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.


Nadya Randria
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I made these cupcakes for my friends and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in minutes.


Abir Abirhasan
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These were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! Everyone loved them.


Fuad Yasin
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of mint and chocolate. I'll definitely be making these again.


Murad Sb3awii
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but I loved these cupcakes! The chocolate ganache is so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the mint frosting. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.


Nasasira Ivan
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The mint flavor is perfect and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.


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