Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chocolate Mint Cookies, where chewy chocolate goodness meets creamy mint frosting and a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies blend the classic flavors of chocolate and mint into a treat that is sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make with accessible ingredients, you can whip up a batch for parties, holidays, or as a sweet surprise for yourself. The beautiful presentation and customizable nature of this recipe allow you to enjoy a unique dessert experience every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1¼ cups 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).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes until set but soft in the center. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat powdered sugar, unsalted butter, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring (if desired) until creamy.
- Spread frosting on cooled cookies and drizzle melted semisweet chocolate chips mixed with oil over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg