Mint Chocolate Chip Cups

Ingredients

For the chocolate cookie cups:

1 and 1/3 cups (165 grams) all purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1/3 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the mint frosting:

1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups (180 grams) confectioners sugar
1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) heavy cream or milk
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint or mint extract adjust to taste
2-3 drops green food dye

Optional: 12 andes mints, cut in half

Instructions

To make the cookie cups:

heat kitchen appliance to 350°F. Spray a 24-count mini quick bread pan well with non stick change of state spray and put aside.

during a massive bowl, whisk along the flour, chocolate, bicarbonate, and salt.

within the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or during a massive bowl employing a hand-held mixer, cream along the butter, refined sugar, and refined sugar for 1-2 minutes. Then, combine within the egg and flavourer one at a time till well combined.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blend till simply combined, scraping down the perimeters of the bowl as required.

equally distribute the cookie dough between all twenty four cavities of the mini quick bread pan (a very little over one tablespoon for every one). Bake at 350°F for 11-13 minutes or till the topnotch of the cookie cups ar set.

take away from the kitchen appliance and use the rear of a measurement teaspoon to softly press within the center of every cookie cup. permit to chill within the pan for 5 minutes, then take away from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to end cooling.

To make the mint frosting:

within the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or during a massive bowl employing a hand-held mixer, beat the butter till sleek. Add within the granulated sugar and cream and blend till well combined. Add in peppermint extract and colouring and blend till totally combined. style and add additional extract if desired.