Andes Mint Cupcakes



These Andes Mint Cupcakes are a perfect treat for mint chocolate lovers. The moist chocolate cupcakes are infused with peppermint flavor and studded with Andes mint chocolate chips. They are topped with a creamy mint frosting and a cute Andes mint chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a minty chocolate delight!

Ingredients:
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup Andes mint chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Green food coloring optional
  • Andes mint chocolates for garnish

Instructions:

Warm up the oven to 350F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin

Put the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract in a large bowl

Mix everything together well

Add the Andes mint chocolate chips to the batter and mix them in well

The batter should be about two thirds of the way up each cupcake liner

After the oven is hot, bake the cupcakes for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

On a wire rack, take the cupcakes out of the oven and let them cool all the way down

Put the softened butter in a different bowl and beat it until it's smooth

Add the powdered sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract one tablespoon at a time

Mix the frosting until it's light and smooth

If you want a minty color, you can add green food coloring

After the cupcakes have cooled all the way down, frost them with the mint frosting

On top of each cupcake, put a small Andes mint chocolate

Serve your tasty Andes Mint Cupcakes and enjoy them!


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