Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Mint Cookies, where rich chocolate meets refreshing mint for an unforgettable treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies feature a chewy base topped with creamy mint frosting and a luscious chocolate ganache. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. The simple recipe ensures that even novice bakers can whip up this delectable dessert with ease. Customize the mint flavor to suit your palate, and add a festive touch with green food coloring. Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and egg until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop spoonfuls of dough onto it.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, leaving cookies soft in the center.
- Prepare mint frosting by beating powdered icing sugar with butter and milk; mix in mint extract.
- Once cooled, spread mint frosting on each cookie.
- Melt chocolate chips with oil to create ganache; drizzle over frosted cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg