So I have come to realize that I am quite the random shopper.
I make a list to use at the store
(haha when I remember to bring it with me)
because my mommy brain fails me when I get there.
I don't know if I just get so excited to look around
that I totally forget all about what I came for...But even on the days that I remember my list...
I feel like a chicken with my head cut off
running through the store.
Maybe because I go from the top of my list down to the bottom
and my list is never organized!
I try to read through the list and get all the things
from the same spot in the store,
but inevitably I miss something and have to back track.A regular trip to Walmart might look like this:*pick up shampoo and soap
*check out the clearance aisle
*get distracted by the fabric and buttons for a while
*oh yea, someone needs deoderant (backtrack)
*look at kids clothes
*go get milk and creamer
*pick up toilet paper
*pick out cereal
*oh wait I forgot the cheese (backtrack)
*head towards the pb and jelly aisle
*remember that we need paper towels (backtrack)
*time for produce
*yup walked right past the bread (backtrack)
*head to the checkout
*oops forgot eggs (backtrack...again)At least I am getting is tons of extra exercise...right?
You need the extra steps when you are trying
to burn off calories from these yummy cupcakes.When I got my girl scout cookies this year,
I knew that I wanted to make some
Thin Mint Cupcakes.
And then to really give another yummy factor...
I topped it with some Mocha Butter Cream:-)
Yummo!
(If you can't find thin mints,
Keebler has some called grasshoppers,
get them the next time you go to Walmart...
just don't forget and have to backtrack:-)
Recipe
Thin Mint Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes with Thin Mint Cookies baked in the bottom and topped with a Mocha Butter Cream.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 36 Thin Mint cookies
- 1 batch dark chocolate buttercream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Fill pan with cupcake liners.
- Make cake mix according to package directions.
- Spoon 1 tbsp. cake batter in liner. Place 1 cookie on top and fill the liner the rest of the way with batter.
- Bake 18-19 minutes. Cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, make the chocolate frosting.
- Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag and icing tip 1M.
- Break the remaining cookies in half and top each cupcake with a piece. Store in a covered container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 310Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Daniel E Williams
These look so good – cannot wait to try this recipe!
Sara
Ok, you and your cupcakes!! SOOO yummy! How do you stay skinny?? This one looks delish! LOVE thin mints. I just made some strawberry shortcake cupcakes for my son's class at school, these ones may be next.
Nicole
YUM!! I have several boxes of thin mints awaiting transformation into these. Thanks!!!!
Jenn Erickson
Jocelyn,
Tee hee-- I got a kick out of your description of your shopping experience. I can definitely relate!
Mmmm...Thin Mint cupcakes...another perfect confectionery creation!
Thank you for sharing another outstanding recipe at Rook No. 17!
Jenn
Charlene Austin
I feel like we are the same person. You just described my shopping trip to Safeway today to a T! So funny. I would love a cupcake right about now.