Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Here's a delicious recipe for mint chocolate chip cupcakes:

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Green food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
10. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until the desired consistency is reached. Mix in the peppermint extract and green food coloring, if using.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake.
12. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of the frosting for decoration.
13. Serve and enjoy your delicious mint chocolate chip cupcakes!

These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, and the combination of refreshing mint and rich chocolate is sure to be a hit with everyone!