Chocolate Mint Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Mint Cookies, a perfect balance of chewy chocolate goodness and creamy mint frosting. These cookies are designed to captivate your taste buds, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—from busy weeknights to festive gatherings. Each cookie boasts a soft texture, topped with a vibrant mint frosting and finished with a rich chocolate ganache that adds an irresistible touch. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a batch of these delectable cookies ready to enjoy in no time. Whether shared with friends or savored solo, these Chocolate Mint Cookies promise smiles with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 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
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream together room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until soft in the center. Cool on wire racks.
- Make Mint Frosting: Beat powdered icing sugar, softened butter, milk, mint extract, and optional food coloring until smooth.
- Assemble: Once cooled completely, spread or pipe frosting onto each cookie.
- Prepare Ganache: Melt semisweet chocolate with oil and drizzle over frosted cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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