Mint Julep Cupcakes

Name: Mint Julep Cupcakes
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1 vanilla bean; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/4 cup bourbon; plus 2 tablespoons more for brushing, optional; 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; Pinch fine salt; 1 teaspoon mint-flavored liqueur, such as creme de menthe; A few drops pure peppermint extract; 1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half; Brown sanding sugar, for garnish; Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

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INGREDIENTS

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

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1/4 teaspoon fine salt

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1 vanilla bean

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2/3 cup granulated sugar

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1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

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2 large eggs, at room temperature

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1/4 cup bourbon; plus 2 tablespoons more for brushing, optional

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1/2 cup milk

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1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

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2 cups confectioners' sugar

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Pinch fine salt

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1 teaspoon mint-flavored liqueur, such as creme de menthe

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A few drops pure peppermint extract

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1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half

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Brown sanding sugar, for garnish

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Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

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