Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Girl Scout Thin Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Girl Scout Thin Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
Girl Scout Thin Mint Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

The Cherry Blossoms trees are starting to bloom (sakura season).
The wildflowers are blossoming with amazing patches of colors.
And them Brownies and Girl Scouts are out selling crack.

Yes, it's almost Spring.

Besides having "jet lag" from the one hour time change, it is Girl Scout Cookie Season. So when a little girl dressed in brown or green tilts her head (very important aspect of the sales pitch) and says in a sweet voice, "Would you like to buy Girl Scout cookies?" you just automatically reach in your wallet and pull out a wad.

I made Martha Stewart's One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcake as a base with one sleeve of crushed Thin Mints added (in 2009, the sleeves are shrinking so that is 16 Thin Mint cookies - I believe they had 18 cookies previously).

Frosting is one 8 oz. block of cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar and some vanilla.

Girl Scout Thin Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
I broke some Thin Mints to garnish the cupcakes...of course, some of the pieces weren't suitable and I had to eat them quickly!

I made 24 Thin Mint Chocolate Cupcakes (the frosting was light - if you want to twirl it wider or higher, use 2 blocks of cream cheese and 2 cups of powdered sugar).

Girl Scout Thin Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
I'll tell you the truth. I never made it to Girl Scouts! I was a Brownie but then our adult leader moved away so I never went higher. Well, I hope this cupcake is Girl Scout Badge Worthy. :)

Recipes: Martha Stewart's One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcake
Frosting: one 8 oz. block of cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar with some vanilla.

49 comments:

  1. AmyRuthMarch 10, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    What's not to love about these girls? We all love those thin mints!

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  2. MumsyMarch 10, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Just when I decided not to order any GS cookies this year...

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Ok, I have to make those for St. Pat's day....! What a great idea. And I love your swirl - can I ask what piping tip you use? Those look so delicious - I've made Martha's one-bowl recipe twice and my cupcakes have always fell in the middle during baking... I'll have to work on that... Beautiful presentation!

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  4. EsiMarch 10, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    I was totally a girl scout...sold cookies at that supermarket and all that jazz. The girl scouts were EVERYWHERE this weekend too...farmers market, TJs, I couldn't escape them. I was thinking of doing my friend's cheesecake with the thin mints, but now you have me wanting cupcakes.

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  5. ElyseMarch 10, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    I never graduated to the Girl Scouts either. I was a perpetual Brownie before quitting! Doesn't mean I don't have an appreciation for Thin Mints (among the other cookies). These cupcakes look divine! Can't wait to try out the recipe!

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  6. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    mm these look great! i love gs cookies and still need to get some..

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  7. MietteMarch 11, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    Mmmmh... what an excellent idea ! I love the topping !

    Cheers,

    Miette

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  8. Donna-FFWMarch 11, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    Awesome cupcakes. Unique idea. I love how they look. Love it! Can't beat these flavors. I'm going to buy this type of cookie next time the girls come around JUST to make these:)

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  9. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Gorgeous! I didn't order any GS cookies this year but now I wish I had :)

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  10. JanssenMarch 11, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Wow, that looks DIVINE. Wow.

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  11. CookingCourtneyMarch 11, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    those look so good! we have no girl scouts here so i've never tried before!

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  12. Shari@Whisk: a food blogMarch 11, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Now if the girl scouts came with a bos of these, I'd buy them all up! They look great!

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  13. JenniferMarch 11, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Wow, what a fabulous creation!!!!

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  14. MariaMarch 11, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Oh yum! The cupcakes look most delicious!

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  15. CBMarch 11, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Mmmm... girl scout cookies + cupcakes. Practically the perfect food. ;)
    /Clara

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  16. PheMomMarch 11, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Oh no! I am pretty sure I would snarf every single one of those. Wow!

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  17. graceMarch 11, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    awesome idea. martha's cupcakes never had it so good. :)

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  18. The Blonde DuckMarch 11, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    If you make them out of the do-si-dos, I think I'll swoon. It's a good thing I'm allergic to chocolate or I'd be whipping these up!

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  19. JodieMarch 11, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    These look great! Samoas are my fave, thin mints are a close second!

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  20. tavoliniMarch 11, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    oh yum--I love thin mints. And samoas!

    The cream cheese frosting looks excellent too. I love Martha Stewart's recipes--they are extremely consistent.

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  21. DeborahMarch 11, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Yummy!! I ordered cookies, but haven't seen them yet. This makes me want some now!

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  22. AudreyMarch 11, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Yes, I have one box left, which I'm hoping I'll forget about for a while only to have the joy of finding it again. I've been ogling all the homemade GS cookie recipes on the web, not that that would ever stop me from supporting the Girl Scouts. It's a tough job, but I feel obliged as a former Scout to help them out. A lot. This looks like a much more feasible homemade GS cookie treat!

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  23. KarenMarch 11, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Can you believe I haven't seen any Girl Scouts selling cookies this year! Maybe that's a good thing ;)

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  24. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Such Nostalgia, I remember I was a Girl Scout once = ) and a Brownie, You are fabulously talented, gosh they look so cute and darling.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Good thing you were there to eat the unsuitable pieces! You could always call me if you need assistance. :P

    Your cupcakes sound and look delicious. You can't go wrong with Thin Mints!

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  26. Mary AnnMarch 11, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    To die for! I ordered some gs cookies because my hubby loves them, but forgot he was going to be gone! I should just ship him the cookies. after I make these cupcakes, of course. Delicious!

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  27. JenniferMarch 11, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    I admit it, I was a brownie and took it very seriously. I think I lived in that uniform one year. Thank you for an idea on whatto do with those cookies because, yes, since we are drugged when they come, we order way too many.

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  28. Monica HMarch 11, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    I have one sleeve of Thin Mints left, when I open them I'll be sure to count them and let you know how many are in there. Also, my sleeve is wrapped in a foil wrapper, not clear likes yours. hmmmm.

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  29. MandyMarch 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    this is definitely badge worthy! chocolate cupcake, cream cheese frosting, girl scout thin mint, what is not to love?!

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  30. J.L. DangerMarch 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Oh man! My MIL just bought us SIX boxes of these things. Now I know what to make with them!

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  31. Rosa's Yummy YumsMarch 12, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    What pretty cupcakes! They look really scrumptious! Nice flavor combo...

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  32. How To Eat A CupcakeMarch 12, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Great idea adding thin mints to an already fabulous cupcake recipe! This reminds me of when I used to work at a bakery and we garnished the cheesecakes with cookie slices... whenever the cookie slices were "accidentally" broken we'd eat them! :D

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  33. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    That is one good thing about not shopping at Trader Joe's in Pasadena anymore...not having to deal with those little Girl Scout demons in their cute little uniforms! I love GS cookies a little too much: thin mints, samosas, lemonades, peanut butter patties - yum.

    Your cupcakes look delish!

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  34. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Delish! If only I could FIND Girl Scout cookies. They are hiding from me!!!

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  35. DeeDeeMarch 13, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    Holy yummy! Those cupcakes look super tasty, will have to try as I picked up several packs of the thin mints. Thanks for the recipe :-)

    http://www.small-budget.blogspot.com/

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  36. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Your cupcakes look great!

    I love Girl Scout cookies but I don't know any Girl Scouts so I can't get any cookies.

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  37. MaryMarch 13, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I am going to copy this idea and use up some of the frozen thin mints stashed in the extra freezer..brilliant. I was in Girl Scouts for a little while..all we did is work on getting silly badges and sing..it was much lamer than Brownies..you didn't miss anything.

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  38. UnknownMarch 13, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    I wanted to combine this cookie and a cupcake and you've done all the work for me in advance! Can't wait to make them. Thanks!!

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  39. PamelaMarch 13, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Oh no you didn't!?! These look amazing!

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  40. betty geekMarch 13, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Hehe, very cool! :)

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  41. MaggieMarch 15, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    My husband would go crazy for these, me I'm a dedicated Samoas fan. I need to try and make a homemade version of them.

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  42. Teri Lyn FisherMarch 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    umm yes please. what a great idea.

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  43. YMarch 15, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Chocolate + Mint = Yum!

    What perfect looking cupcakes :)

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  44. AprilMarch 16, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Thin mints AND cream cheese frosting! What a tasty sounding combo.

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  45. NinaMarch 17, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I totally made these today for St. Paddy's day. They came out amazing, but I did do something different, but same cupcake. The frosting I made was a peppermint frosting, but the cupcakes came out beautifully.

    Thank you!

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  46. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Hey Mary...Where did you get the cupcake carrier? I'm assuming it comes with a cover. Do you like it?

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  47. The Food LibrarianMarch 17, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Leah, that is the coolest 18 cupcake carrier by Tupperware. However, I think it only comes in a crazy yellow now and not blue anymore. It is called the "rectangle cake taker" on their website. I love it.

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  48. NinaMarch 17, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    I know already posted about my cupcakes, but I just have to gush about them. When I had brought them to my meeting, everyone was in love. Thank you!

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  49. DazyJune 14, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    I'm making this tonight. I think I'll try to shoot it, but I don't think it will be as pretty as your picture!

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