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Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Mint Cookies

These Chocolate Mint Cookies are perfect for mint lovers, featuring a rich chocolate cookie base topped with mint frosting and a smooth chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cookies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups flour 163 grams, fluffed and levelled
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 30 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon mint extract depending on your tastes
  • green food coloring optional
Ganache
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate 130 grams
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. With an electric mixer, cream together butter and granulated sugar until smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Add vanilla and egg and beat until combined.
  3. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Roll into 16 1¾" balls and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat together powdered sugar, butter, milk, mint extract and food coloring if using.
  7. Spread evenly over cooled cookies and place in the freezer for at least 15 minutes while you melt the chocolate.
  8. In a medium bowl, stir together chocolate and oil. Heat in the microwave until melted.
  9. Spoon over frozen cookies. Serve or leave at room temperature to thaw completely.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Feel free to adjust the mint extract to your liking for a stronger or milder mint flavor.