Desserts

Mint Chip Brownie Cupcakes

Dorothy Kern
March 10, 2014
43

A brownie turned into a cupcake and topped with a rich mint chip buttercream that tastes like ice cream!

8
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon brewed coffee (or you can substitute water)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Pinch of salt
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (as needed for consistency)
2-3 drops of green food coloring
1 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pan with 8 liners. Stir together melted butter, sugar, and cocoa. Stir in eggs, vanilla extract, coffee or water, and salt. Carefully stir in flour. (The coffee just adds...
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Nutritions

Calories
894

Sodium
132mg
5% DV

Fat
33g
51% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
153g
52% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV
Baked
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