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    Green Cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day

    Published: Mar 2, 2016 · Modified: Aug 20, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

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    These pretty green cupcakes are just too cute and so delicious. Think Thin Mints in a cupcake! As I've said before, cupcakes are my favorite dessert, and if it's an easy recipe, even better!

    We're calling these shamrock shake cupcakes because they look so festive as a St. Patrick's Day dessert. The green cupcake liners and green straws give this dessert a fun theme.

    Using this same recipe, you could totally change up the color and make these Valentine's Day or Christmas cupcakes, too.

    These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are just too cute and so delicious. Think Thin Mints in a cupcake! As I've said before, cupcakes are my favorite dessert, and if it's an easy recipes, even better! Are you doing anything special for your family for St. Patrick's Day? Make these cupcakes for a special surprise!

    Though these cupcakes are perfect for St. Patrick's Day, they are adorable for any time of year.

    Make these cupcakes to give your family an unexpected surprise!

    These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are just too cute and so delicious. Think Thin Mints in a cupcake! As I've said before, cupcakes are my favorite dessert, and if it's an easy recipes, even better! Are you doing anything special for your family for St. Patrick's Day? Make these cupcakes for a special surprise!

    What You Need to Make these Green Cupcakes

    For the green cupcakes, you will need flour, sugar, baking powder, sea salt, unsalted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, mint extract, and green food coloring.

    To make the frosting, you'll need unsalted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, mint extract, and chocolate fudge sauce.

     

    These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are just too cute and so delicious. Think Thin Mints in a cupcake! As I've said before, cupcakes are my favorite dessert, and if it's an easy recipes, even better! Are you doing anything special for your family for St. Patrick's Day? Make these cupcakes for a special surprise!

     

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake tin with St. Patricks day themed cupcake liners

    In a standing mixer or large bowl, combine dry ingredients with the butter and mix together on low speed for a minute or two.

    These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are just too cute and so delicious. Think Thin Mints in a cupcake! As I've said before, cupcakes are my favorite dessert, and if it's an easy recipes, even better! Are you doing anything special for your family for St. Patrick's Day? Make these cupcakes for a special surprise!

    Add eggs, one at a time, and continue to mix on low speed until combined before adding other egg.

    Gradually add in the mint extract, vanilla, and milk and mix until all combined.

    Add in a few drops of the color and mix. Add in a few more to get the color that you want.

    Fill cupcake liners about ¾ of the way and bake in the oven for 21 minutes. When done, set aside.

    These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are just too cute and so delicious. Think Thin Mints in a cupcake! As I've said before, cupcakes are my favorite dessert, and if it's an easy recipes, even better! Are you doing anything special for your family for St. Patrick's Day? Make these cupcakes for a special surprise!

     

    How to Make the Frosting

    Combine all ingredients in a standing mixer bowl or use a handheld mixer.

    These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are just too cute and so delicious. Think Thin Mints in a cupcake! As I've said before, cupcakes are my favorite dessert, and if it's an easy recipes, even better! Are you doing anything special for your family for St. Patrick's Day? Make these cupcakes for a special surprise!

    If the frosting looks like rocks add more heavy cream. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.

    Top each green cupcake with frosting and drizzle with chocolate sauce and garnish with a straw.

    These Shamrock Shake Cupcakes are just too cute and so delicious. Think Thin Mints in a cupcake! As I've said before, cupcakes are my favorite dessert, and if it's an easy recipes, even better! Are you doing anything special for your family for St. Patrick's Day? Make these cupcakes for a special surprise!
     
    Looking for more ideas to make your St. Patrick's Day delicious? Try these amazing Guinness Irish Beer Ribs with just 4 ingredients and this Irish Potato Pie that will knock your socks off!
     
    For some different St. Patrick's dessert ideas, check out this round-up of 26 St. Patricks Day desserts.
     
    green cupcakes with vanilla frosting, chocolate syrup, cherry, and a straw

    Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

    Delicious and festive cupcakes for St. Patrick's Day or any time of year!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 21 minutes
    Total Time: 51 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    For Cupcakes

    • ¾ C flour
    • ¾ C sugar
    • 1¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon seasalt
    • ½ C unsalted sweet cream butter
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ C whole milk
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
    • 1½ teaspoon mint extract
    • 4 drops of leaf green coloring

    For Frosting

    • 1 C unsalted butter
    • 3 C powder sugar
    • 3-5 TBS heavy cream
    • 2 teaspoon mint
    • Chocolate sauce

    Instructions

    To Make the Cupcakes:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake tin with St. Patricks day themed cupcake liners.
    • In a standing mixer or large bowl, combine dry ingredients with the butter and mix together on low for a minute or two.
    • Add eggs, one at a time, and continue to mix on low speed until combined before adding other egg.
    • Gradually add in the mint, vanilla, and milk and mix until all combined.
    • Add in a few drops of the color and mix. Add in a few more to get the color that you want.
    • Fill cupcake liners about ¾ of the way and bake in the oven for 21 minutes. When done, set aside.

    To Make the Frosting:

    • Combine all ingredients in a standing mixer bowl.
    • If the frosting looks like rocks add more heavy cream. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
    • Top cupcake with frosting and drizzle with chocolate sauce and garnish with a straw.
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    1. Terri Irvin

      March 12, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      Cupcakes are my grown daughter's favorite dessert too so I need to share this recipe with her. They are pretty and I love the green. We usually have Irish rice pudding for dessert on Saint Patrick's day but maybe I will surprise my husband with a batch of these! Thanks for sharing the recipe with your readers.

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        March 12, 2016 at 7:11 pm

        So sweet of you Terri! I'd love your recipe for Irish rice pudding! Thanks for stopping by and sharing!

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