Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup Softened butter
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 pounds confectionery sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 teaspoons mint extract
  • 7 ounces chocolate bar (chopped/shredded)

Instruction

  • Start off by mixing the soft butter and shortening together till nice and creamy on medium speed.
  • Turn the mixer down to the lowest setting and slowly incorporate the powdered sugar into the shortening mixture.
  • Once you have added all the sugar to the mix add in the hot water and the mint extract.
  • Turn the mixer up to medium-high speed and continue mixing for 10 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Gently fold in the chocolate pieces.
  • Take big scoop of the frosting with your large cookie scoop and press it into the top of the cupcake pressing the button a few times to release the frosting. Repeat this with the other cupcakes.