Mint Chocolate Cookies
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
22 servings
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Mint Chocolate Cookies
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My mint chocolate cookies combine fudgy chocolate cookies with creamy mint frosting and rich chocolate ganache. These are positively gourmet! Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup natural cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Mint Frosting
- ¾ cups unsalted butter softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- green food coloring optional
Ganache
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or couverture chocolate
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine melted butter and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Add sugars and stir well.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
After Chilling
- Once dough has chilled, scoop cookie dough by 2 tablespoon-sized scoop and roll between your palms to form a smooth ball. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” (5cm) apart.
- Bake in center rack of 350F (175C) preheated oven for 10-11 minutes. Within 1 minute of removing from the oven, gently flatten the surface of the cookie using a clean, flat surface (I use the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup). This will give you a smooth/flat surface for the frosting. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
Mint Frosting
- Place butter in a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add sugar and stir on low-speed until well combined.
- Add salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Stir well.
- Add food coloring (if using) and stir until evenly incorporated.
Ganache
- Combine chocolate and heavy cream in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 25 seconds. Stir well. Microwave for another 25 seconds and stir again until you have a smooth consistency. If chocolate is still not melted, continue to microwave in 10 second increments until smooth.
Assembly
- Spread or pipe frosting evenly over cooled cookies (I use a piping bag fitted with an open tip).
- Use a spoon to drizzle or gently spread ganache over the frosting. Allow chocolate to set before enjoying.
Equipments used:
Notes
- This is optional but will give the cookies a mint-green hue. I used “Mint” Americolor gel food coloring for the cookies in the photos and video.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Cookies may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, but I personally think they taste best at room temperature so I’ll remove mine from the fridge to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
506IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 506IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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