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Mint Cookies and Cream Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time 15 minutes
Yield: 5 cups
Mint cookies and cream buttercream frosting is smooth and creamy mint buttercream frosting with mint Oreo cookie crumbs. This buttercream pairs perfectly with chocolate cake and cupcakes. 

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or electric hand mixer paddle or whisk attachment
  • Food processor

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp mint extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mint Oreo cookies finely ground
  • 2-3 drops green gel food coloring

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer, add in room temperature unsalted butter. Whip the butter for 5 minutes on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides occasionally. The butter will be light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  • Add one half of the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed setting until fully combined. Add remaining powdered sugar and continue to mix on low until incorporated.
  • Add vanilla extract, mint extract, and salt and mix on low until combined.
  • Increase speed to medium on the mixer and slowly drizzle in the heavy cream. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure the frosting is well mixed. Add a few drops of green gel food coloring, if desired.
  • Turn the speed on the mixer to medium speed and whip for an additional 3-5 minutes until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
  • Add mint Oreo cookie crumbs and mix on low speed until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • If desired, switch to a paddle attachment on the stand mixer and mix buttercream on low speed for 2 additional minutes to remove air bubbles to create smooth frosting.

Notes

Mint cookies and cream buttercream frosting should be used the same day you make it. Once it is frosted onto cakes or cupcakes, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 5 days.
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