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A chocolate cupcake topped with mint chocolate chip frosting.
5 from 1 vote

Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting

Easy vegan mint chocolate chip frosting recipe with six simple ingredients. Perfectly balanced, dairy-free, with a hint of peppermint and rich chocolate.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 255 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cups Vegan Butter room temperature
  • 6 Cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 3 Tablespoons Non Dairy Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 2 drops Green Gel Food Coloring
  • 8 ounce Semi-Sweet Chocolate finely chopped

Instructions

  • Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed until the butter is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the bowl.
    1 ½ Cups Vegan Butter
  • Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Mix on low speed after each addition until the sugar is completely incorporated.
    6 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • Add the peppermint extract. Then add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing between each addition. Do not let the frosting become too runny - you may only need 2 tablespoons of milk.
    ½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract, 3 Tablespoons Non Dairy Milk
  • Once everything has been mixed in, move the mixer to medium high speed and beat for 5 minutes until the frosting is very light and fluffy.
  • Add the green food coloring and mix again just until the color is evenly incorporated.
    2 drops Green Gel Food Coloring
  • Remove the bowl from the mixer. Add the chopped chocolate and fold it in with a spatula.
    8 ounce Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • Use your frosting to decorate right away or store it in the refrigerator or freezer to use later.

Notes

NOTE: Nutrition info is based on 24 servings, since this batch of frosting will be enough for 24 cupcakes.  If you use it only a layer cake, you may have less servings resulting in higher calories/fat, etc.  This is just a general guideline.
STORAGE: Store fully mixed frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.  Bring to room temperature and mix well before using.
FREEZING: Place frosting in a freezer safe container and store for up to 3 months.  When ready to use, thaw the frosting overnight in the refrigerator.  Then beat the thawed frosting for a few minutes to make it fluffy again prior to decorating.