Thin Mint Cupcakes

March 12, 2014

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Rich, chocolatey cupcakes with crushed thin mints in the cake, and a mint buttercream frosting. These are to die for!

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
3/4 cups sugar
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 sleeve Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies (16 cookies), lightly crushed

For the mint buttercream:
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp mint extract
2 Tbsp milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pan with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and baking soda. Set aside In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter, cocoa...
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Nutritions

Calories
502

Sodium
394mg
16% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
85g
29% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

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