Thin Mint Cupcakes

Ingredients

• FOR THE FILLING:
• 26 whole Thin Mint Cookies, Finely Crushed
• 4-1/2 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
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• FOR THE CUPCAKES:
• 24 whole Thin Mint Cookies
• 2 cups All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 2 cups Sugar
• 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Melted And Cooled
• 2 whole Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 2-1/2 ounces, weight Andes Creme De Menthe Baking Chips
• 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
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• FOR THE BUTTERCREAM:
• 12 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
• 3 cups Confectioners Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
• 1/4 teaspoons Peppermint Oil
• Green Food Coloring (optional)