Description

Use a few of those Thin Mint Cookies to take your cupcakes to a new level. Make them for birthday parties, St. Patrick's Day or for no special day at all.

Ingredients

• Cupcakes:
• 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 3/4 t. baking powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 c. light brown sugar
• 1/3 c. vegetable oil
• 2 t. vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 8 Thin Mint cookies, crumbled
• Frosting:
• 8 oz. package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1/2 t. almond extract
• 2 c. heavy cream

Steps

1. Cupcakes:
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a large bowl, mix cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together until thoroughly combined. Set aside.