Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these Chocolate Mint Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to a cozy night in, these cookies feature a chewy chocolate base topped with thick mint frosting and a luscious chocolate ganache. With their impressive presentation and irresistible taste, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels, making it simple to whip up a batch that yields 16 delicious cookies. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a sweet treat throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1¼ cups flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups powdered icing sugar
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½–1 teaspoon mint extract (depending on your tastes)
- green food coloring (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in milk and mint extract; adjust flavor as desired.
- Prepare ganache by melting chocolate chips with oil over low heat until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, frost each with mint frosting and drizzle ganache on 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: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg