Andes Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

March 14, 2014

Here’s another Mint recipe which is perfect for St. Patty’s day! These are also a really good dessert for the kiddos or a bake sale. I love anything to do with chocolate and mint. The chocolate sort of calms down the strong mint flavor and the combination of the two is super delicious. Enjoy these easy cupcakes.

1 box of chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box, i.e. eggs, oil & water)
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 bag of Andes mints
Green food coloring

1. Make cake batter according to box instructions. Evenly divide into cupcake liners. 2. Bake cupcakes according to box instructions. Allow to cool in pans 15 minutes before frosting. 3. To make frosting,...
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Nutritions

Calories
439

Sodium
7mg
0% DV

Fat
30g
46% DV

Protein
0.7999999999999999g
1% DV

Carbs
41g
14% DV

Fiber
0.9g
3% DV

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