Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes - Cupcake Fanatic

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil’s food cake mix
• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 cups Andes Crème de Menthe baking chips
• 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1.5 pounds (28 ounces) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream
• green gel dye
• 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• 2 ounces semi sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• mini chocolate chips