Thin Mint Cupcakes

Thin Mint Cupcakes

• 2 Boxes Thin Mint Girlscout Cookies
• 1 box  Dark Chocolate Fudge Duncan Hines Cake Mix (Prepared as directed on box)
• 1 Batch Mint Cream Cheese Frosting
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• 1-2 tsp mint extract
• 2-4 drops green food coloring

Directions:

• Place one cookie into bottom of 24 cupcake liners.  Set aside 12 cookies.  Crush the rest into a fine consistency in a food processor.
• Prepare cake mix according to package directions.  Add 3/4 of the crushed cookies to the batter.  Pour batter into cupcake liners until 3/4 full.  Bake as directed by package.

 

• Prepare frosting.  Top cupcakes.
• Cut remaining cookies in half.  Place one half cookie on top of iced cupcakes and sprinkle with remaining crushed cookie bits.
• Enjoy!!!