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Girl Scout Thin Mint Cupcake Surprise Recipe

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These Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mint Cupcakes combine the classic chocolatey, minty flavors of Thin Mint cookies into a moist homemade cupcake. Topped with a rich chocolate ganache and mint-colored frosting, these cupcakes make a delightful dessert perfect for parties or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Frosting and Garnish:

  • Vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • Green food coloring (to tint frosting)
  • Thin Mint cookies (whole and crushed, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with silicone or paper cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient bowl and stir well to combine. Then add the milk and gently mix again. Finally, add the remaining dry ingredients and stir carefully, making sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes tender.
  5. Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about halfway. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.
  6. Prepare Chocolate Ganache: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 2-3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Microwave for 40 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 10-15 second intervals, stirring each time, until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  7. Frost Cupcakes with Ganache: Dip the cooled cupcakes upside down into the ganache to coat the tops. Turn the cupcakes right side up and allow the ganache to set.
  8. Prepare Frosting: Tint the vanilla frosting with small amounts of green food coloring until you reach your desired minty shade.
  9. Decorate Cupcakes: Pipe or spread the green-tinted frosting onto the ganache-topped cupcakes. Complete the decoration by placing a whole Thin Mint cookie on top and optionally sprinkling crushed Thin Mint cookie pieces over the frosting for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender cupcake texture.
  • Use silicone cupcake liners for easy removal or grease paper liners if needed.
  • Microwave ganache in short bursts and stir frequently to avoid burning the chocolate.
  • Adjust green food coloring slowly to get the perfect pale mint shade.
  • For an extra burst of mint flavor, add a drop of peppermint extract to the frosting if desired.

Keywords: Thin Mint cupcakes, Girl Scout cookies recipe, chocolate ganache cupcakes, mint chocolate cupcakes, homemade cupcake recipe

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