Description
Indulge in the delight of Chocolate Mint Cookies, a perfect treat that harmoniously blends chewy chocolate cookie dough with a luscious mint frosting and a rich chocolate ganache. These cookies are not only easy to make but also customizable, making them ideal for any occasion—from festive celebrations to cozy gatherings. The refreshing mint flavor paired with deep chocolate notes creates a mouthwatering experience that is sure to impress friends and family alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll find yourself baking these irresistible cookies time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 icing sugar
- ½ teaspoon mint extract (to taste)
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth, then mix in the egg.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes; cool on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat powdered sugar, butter, milk, and mint extract until creamy. Frost cooled cookies.
- To make ganache, melt chocolate chips with oil; drizzle over frosted cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 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