Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and mint with these rich and chewy Chocolate Mint Cookies, topped with a creamy mint frosting.
Ingredients
unsalted butter
granulated white sugar
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
mint extract
egg
all-purpose flour
unsweetened cocoa powder
baking soda
salt
milk
green food coloring
semisweet chocolate chips
oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and mint extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until combined. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are cooled, spread the mint frosting on top of each cookie.
- Optional: drizzle chocolate ganache over the frosted cookies for extra indulgence.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of mint extract based on your taste preference. The green food coloring is optional for aesthetic purposes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mint Cookies, Mint Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Dessert Recipes, American Dessert