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    Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes in a Jar

    Published: Mar 15, 2019 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Candi Elm

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    These Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes in a jar are a new favorite among my Creative Cupcake Ideas. Make them in your cupcake pan and then scoop them into these fun jars.

    Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes in a Jar

    Updated March 15, 2019 Published Feb 18, 2015 

    In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and part of my Cupcake of the Flavor month, I created this Cupcake in a jar. I love the fact that you can now have it both ways.

    I can eat my cupcake with a fork and take as little or big of a bite as I want when it’s in a jar, and you can eat it slower and savor every bite.

    It is also shown as a cupcake. That way you can make it either way. I wanted to add a little something to the decadence of this cupcake so I added the chocolate drizzle.

    Chocolate Mint Herb Plant

    Now if you just don’t like mint at all, you can omit the extract, or you can only add it to the frosting or the cupcake. It really is versatile. I happen to love mint. There is some chocolate mint growing in my backyard. You can also take this herb and steep it in hot water for some tea.

    Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe

    Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes in a Jar
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    5 from 5 votes

    Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    These Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes in a jar are versatile and can be made as a cupcake or in a jar as a fun serving idea for parties or special occasions.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 519kcal
    Author Candi Elm

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 stick of Softened Butter
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint or spearmint extract
    • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 cup All Purpose Flour sifted
    • 6 oz Hot Water
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup of mint chips or andes mint chips

    Frosting

    • 8 oz softened cream cheese
    • 1 stick of butter
    • 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla or mint extract
    • Few drops of green food coloring.

    Instructions

    • Mix Butter and Sugar together in the mixer, add eggs and extract. In Large bowl mix dry ingredients with a whisk. Slowly alternate dry ingredients with water into creamed mixture bowl. Add mint chips.
    • Heat Oven to 350 and scoop cupcakes into 12 liners. Place in oven for 18 -20 mins. Let cool.
    • Mix, butter and cream cheese together, slowly add powdered sugar, extract and food coloring, a few drops at a time until desired consistency.
    • To place in jars, cut cupcake in half. Add bottom half into 8 oz jar. Add frosting, add remainder of cupcake and then decorate. I added additional chips in between layers.
    • For Cupcakes I add a chocolate ganache drizzle and then gold and green sugar crystals from Wilton.

    Notes

    I can eat my cupcake with a fork and take as little or big of a bite as I want when it’s in a jar, and you can eat it slower and savor every bite.
    It is also shown as a cupcake. That way you can make it either way. I wanted to add a little something to the decadence of this cupcake so I added the chocolate drizzle.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Items Used to Make these Cupcakes

    • Andes Mint Chips
    • 8 oz Jars
    • Mint Extract
    • Wilton Sprinkles

    If you like these Cupcakes in a Jar, try these other Jar desserts:

    • Nutella Cheesecakes in a Jar
    • Peach Cobbler in a Jar 
    • Mint Freezer Brownies
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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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    1. Marye says

      February 19, 2015 at 7:55 am

      I think cupcakes in a jar are so pretty!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        February 20, 2015 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks for stopping by and leaving that SWEET comment.

        Reply
    2. Krystle (Baking Beauty) says

      February 19, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate and mint are such a great combo. Plus these are super cute!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        February 20, 2015 at 12:31 pm

        I love the combo too. Thanks for visiting the blog.

        Reply
    3. Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter says

      February 21, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      My husband would absolutely love this recipe! It is so cute, and I love how easy it is!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        February 22, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks, it is a great dessert with great flavors.

        Reply
    4. Mitzi says

      February 22, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      We love chocolate mint everything at the Smith House- yummy!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        February 22, 2015 at 4:50 pm

        5 stars
        I am a mint fan too. I love how it tastes.

        Reply
    5. Cate | Chez CateyLou says

      February 22, 2015 at 4:13 pm

      I love your fresh mint plant! And I love these cupcakes! Such an awesome idea to make it in a jar – this would make it so much easier to transport to parties!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        February 22, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        5 stars
        It is great for parties. Just pop a lid on it and its a great treat.

        Reply
    6. Sarah Halstead says

      February 24, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Ohh! Those look sooo good.

      Reply

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