Chocolate Mint Cookies
Indulge in these irresistible Chocolate Mint Cookies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint. Each cookie features a chewy chocolate base topped with creamy mint frosting and finished with a decadent chocolate ganache. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a sweet treat at home, these cookies will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are customizable for any festive gathering. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful recipe that balances sweetness with a touch of freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½–1 teaspoon mint extract (depending on your tastes)
- green food coloring (optional)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare the mint frosting by beating together powdered sugar, butter, milk, mint extract, and food coloring until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost each cookie generously with the mint frosting.
- For the ganache topping, melt chocolate chips with oil in short intervals until smooth; drizzle over frosted cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 49mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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