Did you buy girl scout cookies this year? These Thin Mint Cupcakes are the perfect way to show them off.
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!
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
Yield:
Makes 24 cupcakes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
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.
Allison {A Glimpse Inside}
Oh, be still my thin mint loving heart!!! I think I'm drooling! lol Thanks for linking this up! I featured it today!
Brandy
Those look AMAZING!!!
Brandy
Gluesticks
cookies and cups
MOcha buttercream sounds pretty darn delicious! Love the sunken thin mint..and I very rarely remember my list!
Bridget
wow, yum.
Amanda @ Serenity Now
You found a way for me to make Thin Mints even worse for me. 😉 Those look delish! My shopping habits match yours very closely! 😉 Thanks for sharing.
briarrose
These look amazing!
Marie
Yummy! Cupcakes are soo good! I love mint so this looks like a winner!:)
Allison @ Alli 'n Son
Awesome! I love thin mints.
I hope you'll stop by and share this recipe on my linky, Sweet Tooth Friday!
Amber Zimmerman
Srsly. . .I have a list of baking goodies I want to make all from your blog! Lol. My Walmart trips are the same. . .we'd be in trouble if we went together. Probably aimlessly wandering around for hours. 🙂
Also - you are quite the talented card maker, lady!
My Beautiful Life
P.S. I included a photo and link of your cupcake in my post weekend post.
My Beautiful Life
Yum, yum, yum! Thanks for posting!!! (found you via serenity)
DeanO
WOW - these look good, I love mint chocolate
Jordan
That looks like heaven in a cupcake. Yum!
Mindy
Those Keebler guys are seriously just as good as the Girl Scout ones!!
(I cannot say the same for the Samoa knock-offs though.)
(Sadly.)
I like to think the exercise notion as well, and then to factor in that heavy, beastly cart I am pushing!
I totally deserve to eat the whole batch of cupcakes now, don't I? 😉
Mrs. C
Been There done that...
carissa @ lowercase letters
your walmart scenario is the story of my life. ha! glad i'm not alone. : ) this looks delicious.
The Answer Is Chocolate
Wait, that's not a workout plan? How about getting all the way through the checkout and then going back for a 2nd round through the store? Now I'm going to have to make 3 trips to walk these off! You really need to check that link I emailed you!
Rebecca
Thin Mints are my absolute favorite GS Cookie! I love chocolate and peppermint together. MMM-HMMM!
The Miller Five
Hilarious! We could be twins. I do the exact same thing. Backtracking is exactly why my husband won't grocery shop with me anymore. RUDE! LOL
BigBearswife
Thin Mint cookies are some of my favorites