Mint Chocolate Chip Buttercream Frosting
A delightful fluffy frosting that captures the nostalgic flavors of mint and chocolate, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 dozen cupcakes or 1 large cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frosting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the heavy cream and peppermint extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Add green food coloring if desired, mixing until the desired color is reached.
- Use the frosting on cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let it come to room temperature and give it a quick re-whip before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg