So in the last post I admitted I did not decorate much for Saint Patrick's Day, but I DO love to make some fun St. Patty's Day treats! I created this recipe to satisfied my NEED for chocolate and Mint.... together!I had so much fun making these.... and the fun started at the grocery store. Keep in mind, I live in a really small town, and I go to the local grocery store.. I could not find Mint Extract anywhere at the store, so I finally went to the cash register and asked the clerk if they had any.. To my surprise she said "oh yes, we do but we keep it LOCKED UP at costumer service in the controlled substance cabinet." With an appraising look, she asks, "Do you still want it?" Really, Mint Extract? I know there is not much to do in a small town but if high school kids are trying to get drunk off this we are in trouble!... So if you find these cupcakes to be super delish, and slightly addicting, I might know why!
Items Needed
CupcakesDevil's Food Cake Mix (Mixed as directed on the back of the box)
White Cake Mix (Mixed as directed on the back of the box)
1 1/2 tsp Mint Extract
Green Food Coloring
Frosting
3/4 cup margarine or butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 TBSP of milk or until it reaches desired consistency
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp mint extract
Green Food Coloring
Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookies to Decorate!
CupcakesFirst, mix separately the Devil's Food Cake Mix, and then the White Cake Mix as directed on the box. To the White Cake Mix batter add, 1 1/2 tsp of Mint Extract, and green food coloring.
Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Spoon in a scoop of Devil's Food Cake batter, then a scoop of the white (green) cake batter, until about 2/3 full.
Using a fork, swirl each cupcake.Bake as directed on the box for cupcakes.
Frosting
Combine butter and powder sugared, then add the rest of the ingredients. I like to use my frosting tube to decorate with, it is from Pampered Chef.
Combine butter and powder sugared, then add the rest of the ingredients. I like to use my frosting tube to decorate with, it is from Pampered Chef.
To seal the deal, top with a Girls Scout Thin Mint Cookie! HEAVEN! In case you are wondering from the pictures we made some big cupcakes, and some mini cupcakes, on request of my kids!
The results... YUMMY, and you will have tons to share with friends... or perhaps sell to high school students looking for a Mint Extract fix!
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Yummy looking cupcakes! I never would have thought mint extract would have to be locked up!
ReplyDeleteYum! These look so so good! I love mint flavoring. Thanks for sharing them :)
ReplyDeleteWow, these look fabulous! I want to stuff one in my mouth right now. Actually one might not be enough.... I might need 2! ;) Thanks for stopping by Humble Homemaking. I am your newest follower. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletethose look delicious!! I am gluten free, but it looks like these are just a few simple substitutions away from being anti-wheat! Def. trying this weekend :) thanks! ~*S*~
ReplyDeleteOH YUM!!! I have a case of thin mints in my kitchen this very minute and now I know what to do with some of them. :-)
ReplyDeleteFeel free to link this up at my blog -- a recipe linky called What's For Dinner? Anything goes and I'd love for you to share this! I'm your newest follower!
Holy cow, you've totally upped the ante for my NEED for Thin Mints! I actually have a recipe for homemade Thin Mints and here's another excuse, ahem, reason to eat them!
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Kim @ Incandescent Blue Flame
Hopped here from the Foodie Wednesday blog hop at Daily Organized Chaos.
I love chocolate and mint--my favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate, so I know I would love these cupcakes too!
ReplyDeletewow - those look great! I really wish I had a thin mint right now!
ReplyDeleteYummy, these cupcakes look so delicious.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the recipe at Foodie Wednesday.
Just got my girl scout cookies, so I'll have to try this one! :) Thanks for the fun post. Found you on Catch a Glimpse!
ReplyDeleteoh my heavens...yummy yummu yummy...love that they had the MINT extract locked up...hahahaha
ReplyDeleteThese look yummy and lovely! Now I need to round up some girl scout for thin mint cookies :-) and hopefully not have to convince the grocer that I need mint extract! I am going to make these for my next activity with my Sunday School girls I'm in charge of this month!! Thanks for sharing.
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Oh my goodness! These look delicious! And perfect for St. Patty's Day! I would love for you to link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link parties!
ReplyDeleteOh yummy, yummy! I will have to try these! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteOhh thanks for sharing this! Mint and chocolate, just so good together!
ReplyDeleteWe already ate our whole box of thin mints...guess I now have an excuse to get another box!
ReplyDeleteSaw you on Somewhat Simple. These look great!
ReplyDeleteVery yummy looking! I love mint, cupcakes, and chocolate! I'll have to try these!
ReplyDelete-Many Smiles!
I will have to try these cookies, they sound great. I don't have any of the cookies but I do have and thought of sprinkling on top are the Andies Mini mint Chips. (I am not sure what they are called exactly.)
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful! I must try (smiles)!
ReplyDeleteJodie
www.lovelaughteranddecor.blogspot.com
Mint is one of my favorite flavors and these look outrageous.
ReplyDeleteAs if thin mints weren't yummy enough - adding them to cupcake makes them look even more irresistible! Thanks for linking up with Fun for Kids Friday!
ReplyDeleteThin Mints are my favorite and those look divine!
ReplyDeleteYum! Looks great :D
ReplyDeleteOhhhh yum! My favorite cookie by far.
ReplyDeleteJo @ SmileMonsters
These are perfect for right now! I just got my Girl Scout cookies delivered, and the green is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, love it! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteawww these look so yummy!! would love for you to come link up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings www.ladybug-blessings.com
ReplyDeleteOH my goodness!!! Those do sound addicting!!! Can't wait to try this recipe! I'm totally bookmarking it on my sidebar! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking this and all your projects this week to Fancy This Fridays!
I am in LOVE with anything with mint/chocolate!! Yum!!! I am your newest follower! Come visit me at http://www.craftycagirl.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOoh, thin mints are my favorite. Making them into a cupcake is inspired.
ReplyDeleteI am DROOLING!!! Thanks for sharing over on Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions! I am going to feature this tomorrow. Feel free to stop by and grab an "I Thrilled" featured button off my sidebar if you would like :) Hope you stop by again soon!
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Hi! I hope you are having a wonderful day. I loved this recipe so much that I featured it on Yummy Thursday over at Humble Homemaking. Thanks so much for sharing your inspirational recipe! Head over to the link below to check it out and collect your featured button. :)
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Oooh, these look amazing! We're featuring all things GREEN this week at the M&T Spotlight and I'd love for you to submit this. http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
ReplyDeleteYou are going to ruin so many diets!! Thank you for sharing your yummy recipe by linking up to my blog bash K.I.S.S. @ The Tattered Tag. Please remember tomorrow is another fun blog bash, so drop by and link up more of your creativity! :)
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Already have to cookies, and bought a cake mix today at lunch! So, looks like I'll be making some sort of version of these tonight! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up to THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS for Everything GREEN St. Patrick's Day, don't forget to stop by next Monday for Chocolate... Chocolate and More Chocolate!!!
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Carlee, Love the Thin Mint cupcakes! The two-tone looks great and they sound delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! Made these for a work party yesterday and they were a HUGE hit! One word of caution to others wanting to make them...be careful how much milk you add to the frosting..mine was runny at first. Also, I chopped the cookies in half for the top (some broke while doing so) so I chopped them into smaller pieces and sprinkled on top! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI made my own version of these today! I just wanted to Thank You for the inspiration! I did it a little different... but OH MY they were sooooooooooooooooooo good! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThat's too funny storing it with "controlled substances". :-)
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