Name: Dark Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Prep time: 25 s
Cook time: 20 s
Total time: 45 s
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2/3 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morselsmelted and cooled; 1/2 cup (1 stick) buttersoftened; 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt together. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large measuring cup mix buttermilk, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture, and mix until everything is well combined. Fold in the 1 cup Nestlé® Toll House® Dark Chocolate Morsels. Using an ice cream scoop (about ¼ cup), fill each muffin tin to ¾ full.

Step 4

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Remove from oven, and turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5

Meanwhile prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and peppermint extract. It will be slightly thinner than frosting.

Step 6

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and melted Nestle Toll House Dark Chocolate Morsels. Add 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. You can add more milk or sugar to get your desired consistency.