Easy Mint Buttercream Frosting

5 from 1 vote

This easy mint buttercream frosting is super smooth, creamy, and takes just 5 minutes to make. It would go great on these easy mint chocolate cupcakes or any other dessert where you would want some minty fresh flavor!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Karissa Parrish

Equipment

Electric Stand Mixer
Piping Bag
Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
1-2 drops green food gel
andes mints, chopped (optional)

Instructions

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
Add the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food gel and mix on low speed until combined (about 30 seconds).
Then increase the speed to high and beat for another 1-2 minutes (frosting should be light and creamy).
Use it to frost your cupcakes, cake, or even brownies!

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Notes

Room Temperature: The butter needs to be at room temperature in order to create the perfect consistency of buttercream frosting. If you start with cold butter, you'll have a difficult time getting the frosting to come together.
Extract: Be sure to use peppermint extract and not spearmint.
Food Coloring: If you don't want to use food dye, leave it out. The cupcakes will taste exactly the same.
Baked Desserts: Make sure any dessert you use this frosting on is completely cooled before frosting. If not, the frosting will melt right off.

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