Chocolate au Menthe

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, then allow it to cool, and set aside.
2. 2
   Using an electric beater, beat the butter while gradually adding sugar (about 15 minutes).
3. 3
   Add the melted chocolate and beat for 5 minutes more.
4. 4
   Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
5. 5
   Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
6. 6
   Sprinkle chopped nuts on bottom of 24 paper cupcake holders in cupcake pan.
7. 7
   Fill each cupcake holder half full.
8. 8
   Sprinkle more nuts on top.
9. 9
   Freeze for at least 3 hours.