Chocolate Mint Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Chocolate Mint Cookies, where rich chocolate meets a refreshing hint of mint. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re treating yourself on a weeknight or impressing guests at a family gathering. The fudgy texture combined with creamy mint frosting and a luscious chocolate ganache creates an irresistible treat that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and quick steps, you’ll find yourself baking these mouthwatering cookies again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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 (200 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1¼ cups flour (163 grams, fluffed and leveled)
- â…“ 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 bowl, cream together room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- For the mint frosting, beat powdered icing sugar with room-temperature butter until smooth. Mix in milk and mint extract; add food coloring if desired.
- Spread the mint frosting over cooled cookies.
- For the ganache topping, melt semisweet chocolate chips with oil until smooth and drizzle over frosted cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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