Mint Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes

chocolate cupcakes (baked and cooled (from a box mix or from scratch; this is my favorite chocolate cupcake recipe))

carton (about .75 quart mint chip ice cream)

Mint Chip Frosting (see below)

Mini Chocolate Chips (for garnish)

unsalted butter (softened)

powdered sugar

vanilla

peppermint extract

heavy whipping cream

drops green food coloring (optional)

mini chocolate chips