Mint Chocolate Chip Buttercream

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2lbs powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp mint extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Wilton Food Coloring Gel � Green
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

1. Cream butter and shortening together until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Mix in the mint, salt, and heavy cream. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until light and fluffy. If the mixture is too thick, add more heavy cream.
4. Add the food coloring and mix until the color is uniform.
5. Fold in the chocolate chunks.