Thursday, December 30, 2010

Fresh 'n Minty Choco-Cupcakes


One of Mike's favorite types of ice cream is mint and chocolate chip. This inspired me to make some minty cupcakes that provide some chocolatey goodness. They are super fast and easy too because everything is plopped into one bowl... and they bake up just like decadent brownies! I didn't frost them, but you could do a simple chocolate ganache-type coating for the top.

Enjoy.


2 cups chocolate chips- (1.5 cups semi-sweet chips and 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp peppermint extract


Preheat oven to 350


1. Prep a 12-spot muffin tin with paper liners

2. Over a pot of boiling water, in a large bowl, melt the chips and butter (double boiler).

3. When melted remove from heat, whisk in sugar and salt, and 3 eggs until well-blended.

4. Add sifted cocoa powder and flour mixture.

5. Add peppermint extract.

6. Scoop into your cupcake liners and bake for 35 minutes !


Moolicious 'n Minty!

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