Chocolate Mint Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Mint Cookies, where a chewy chocolate cookie base meets a luscious mint frosting and a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual afternoon snacks, these cookies offer an irresistible combination of flavors that is both refreshing and indulgent. Easy to prepare and visually stunning with their layered toppings, they are sure to be a hit among family and friends. Enjoy the burst of minty freshness with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (163 grams, fluffed and leveled)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (30 grams)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups powdered icing sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½–1 teaspoon mint extract (depending on your tastes)
- green food coloring (optional)
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (130 grams)
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes or until set but still soft in the center. Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the mint frosting, beat together powdered icing sugar, butter, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring (if using) until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost each cookie generously with the mint frosting.
- To make the chocolate ganache, melt semisweet chocolate chips with oil in short intervals until smooth. Drizzle over frosted cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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