Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Mint Cookies, where a chewy chocolate base meets a luscious mint frosting and a decadent chocolate ganache. These cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion, boasting a perfect balance of refreshing mint and rich chocolate flavors. Easy to prepare, they are ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in. Whether decorated with festive colors or enjoyed plain, these cookies will surely impress family and friends alike. Get ready to dive into a sweet experience that satisfies your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and egg, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until they appear set around the edges but soft in the center. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- In a clean bowl, beat together powdered icing sugar and unsalted butter until smooth. Add milk, mint extract, and green food coloring if desired; mix until creamy.
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous layer of mint frosting on each cookie. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips and oil; heat in short intervals, stirring until melted. Drizzle or spread melted chocolate over each frosted cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg