Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Green food coloring optional
- Mint chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Set aside
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition
Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture
Mix until just combined
If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a minty hue
Stir in the mini chocolate chips
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with your favorite mint-flavored frosting and top each one with mint chocolate chips for decoration
Serve and enjoy your delicious Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes






