Peppermint Patty Cupcakes are the perfect treat if you are a chocolate lover! A chocolate fudge cake topped with a creamy chocolatey, minty frosting and a peppermint patty inside, this dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers everywhere!
Ingredients
1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
1⅓ cups chocolate milk
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons mint extract, divided
24 peppermint patties ( I used the mini unwrapped ones) plus extra for garnish
1½ bags dark chocolate chips
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line muffin cups with liners.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, chocolate milk, oil, eggs, and 1 tsp. mint extract. Beat on low for 30 seconds, then scrape the sides of the bowl and beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Scoop batter into muffin liners approx. ⅔ full Press one peppermint patty into each cupcake. I pressed mine too far and they were at the bottom of the cupcake. Press them in slightly and let them rest at the top.
Bake until toothpick comes out clean, approx. 23 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Put chocolate chis in a microwave safe bowl. In a small saucepan, combine cream and 1 teaspoon mint extract and bring just to a boil over medium heat. Pour cream mixture over chocolate chips until completely smooth. (If the mixture doesn't get smooth quickly, microwave on 50% power for 1½ minutes then stir. Once smooth, let mixture cool about 5 minutes, or until mixture thickens.
Dip cupcake tops into chocolate mixture and place on wire racks to cool.
Sprinkle with chopped peppermint patties and devour!
Recipe by REASONS TO SKIP THE HOUSEWORK at https://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/peppermint-patty-cupcakes/