Thin Mint Cupcakes

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If you love Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, you have to make this delicious Thin mint cupcakes recipe. The mint plus the chocolate and the decadent icing combine for the best treat.

Close up image of Thin Mint Cupcakes

I have a super delicious cupcake recipe for you today, Girl Scout cookie thin mint cupcakes. These Chocolate Mint Cupcakes is loaded with chocolate flavor. We love Girl Scout Cookie Season, but now I can make these for any occasion.

If you like this recipe, you’ll want to try even more of my easy cupcakes recipes. These are equally delicious and an easy St Patrick’s Day Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

These Girl Scout cookie thin mint cupcakes are not very difficult to make. The results are fantastic and the cupcakes look so fancy and are light and fluffy.

However, they come together quickly and easily with very little effort. The taste amazing and even better topped with the mint buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

Tin Mint Cupcakes Ingredients - sugar, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, milk, chocolate chips, heavy cream
  • Large Eggs
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Vanilla Extract – You can also use Mint Extract
  • Flour
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Baking Pwwder
  • Salt
  • Milk

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

  • Chocolate Chips
  • Heavy Whipping Cream

Scroll to the bottom to see the full recipe and ingredients.

Step by Step Instructions

  • Step 1 – Line your cupcake pan with liners and preheat your oven.
Mix in sugar, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and oil together in a bowl

Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl to whisk sugar, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and oil together.

Combining dry ingredients in a bowl

Step 3 – Mix together all of the dry ingredients.

Adding the dry ingredients with the brown sugar mixture

Step 4 – Add half of the flour mixture ingredients into the bowl with the liquid mixture and stir well.

Combined cupcake batter in a bowl

Step 5 – Add the milk and stir gently. Add the remaining dry ingredients and combine. Be careful not to over mix this.

Pouring cupcake batter in the cupcake liner

Step 6 – Fill each cupcake liner half way and bake in the muffin tins. These do not take long and about 15-20 minutes. I like to insert a toothpick in the middle to make sure it comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool before icing.

Placing heavy cream and chocolate chips in a bowl

Step 7 – Add the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a small bowl. Put this in the microwave for 40 seconds intervals. Stir and keep microwaving in short intervals until melted.

Dipped cupcakes in the chocolate ganache in a bowl

Step 8 – Take each cupcake and dip into the chocolate ganache. Quickly turn right side up so the ganache can set on top.

Frosted cupcakes on a plate

Step 9 – Second, use the vanilla frosting or your favorite homemade frosting recipe. Cream cheese icing is yummy too. Add  small amounts of the green food coloring until you reach your desired color for the mint frosting. You can even add mint or peppermint extract.

  • Step 10 – Use the piping bag to add frosting on top of the cupcakes. Top each one with a thin mints cookie. You can even crush up a few extra cookies and sprinkle them over the top for more yummy deliciousness!

Recipe Tips

  • Frosting Cupcakes – Make sure cupcakes have cool completely before frosting the cupcakes.
Close up image of Thin Mint Cupcakes

How to Store Leftovers

Store Mint Chocolate Cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you prefer you can leave at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Close up image of Thin Mint Cupcakes

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If you love Girl Scout thin mint cookies, try this Thin mint cupcakes recipe. The mint combined with the chocolate, make the best treat. 

Do you love Girl Scout Cookies thin mints? Make these girl scout cookie thin mint cupcakes at home. This delicious cupcakes recipe will impress your family.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 12 -14

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 223

  • Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line pan with silicone or paper cupcake liners.

  • In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract and oil together.

  • In a different bowl combine all of the dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

  • Pour half of these dry ingredients into the liquid mixture. Stir well.

  • Add in the milk and gently stir again. Add in the rest of the dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix.

  • Fill the cupcake liners half full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.

  • Chocolate Gonache:

  • To make the gonache, add the chocolate chips and whipping cream together in a small bowl and microwave for 40 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir. Continue to microwave until smooth.

  • Frost Cupcakes:

  • Dip the cooled cupcakes into the gonache and turn right side up to allow gonache to set on top.

  • Use the vanilla frosting or your favorite homemade frosting recipe, adding small amounts of green food coloring until you have reached your desired colored.

  • Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes and top with a Thin Mints cookie! You can even crush up a few extra cookies and sprinkle them over the top for more yummy deliciousness!

You will love this recipe that turns my personal favorite Girl Scout cookie into a cupcake!

Calories 223kcal, Carbohydrates 32g, Protein 2g, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 110mg, Potassium 113mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 24g, Vitamin A 75IU, Calcium 49mg, Iron 1.1mg

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