Brownie Cupcakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

Brownie Cupcakes with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delightful brownie cupcakes topped with refreshing peppermint cream cheese frosting—perfect for any season. Double the recipe for extra sharing!

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Muffin tin
  • Cake tester
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula
  • Piping bag
  • Cupcake liner
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Oven
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • Green food coloring (I used about 3 drops for a beautiful pastel green.)

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