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Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these rich and fudgy Chocolate Mint Cookies topped with a creamy mint frosting and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache. Perfectly soft cookies with a refreshing minty touch, ideal for festive occasions or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cookies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (163 grams, fluffed and leveled)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (30 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Mint Frosting

  • 1½ cups powdered icing sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½–1 teaspoon mint extract (adjust to taste)
  • Green food coloring (optional)

Chocolate Ganache

  • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (130 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 3 to 4 minutes. This creates a light texture for the cookies.
  3. Add Vanilla and Egg: Incorporate the vanilla extract and the large egg into the butter and sugar mixture. Beat well until fully combined, ensuring the batter is uniform.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. The dough should hold together easily and be slightly tacky but not overly sticky.
  5. Shape and Bake Cookies: Roll the dough into 16 balls, each about 1¾ inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookie centers look slightly glossy but the edges are set.
  6. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Make Mint Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered icing sugar, softened butter, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring if using. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or a splash of milk to thin the frosting as needed.
  8. Frost Cookies: Spread the mint frosting evenly over the cooled cookies. Place the frosted cookies in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to set the frosting, preparing them for chocolate coating.
  9. Prepare Chocolate Ganache: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and oil. Microwave in 30-40 second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  10. Top Cookies with Ganache: Spoon the melted chocolate ganache over the chilled, frosted cookies. The frozen frosting helps keep the chocolate in place without running off.
  11. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately, or allow the cookies to sit at room temperature to thaw fully. The chocolate ganache will firm up but remain delightfully smooth.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure butter and egg are at room temperature before starting.
  • Adjust mint extract amount according to your preference for mint flavor intensity.
  • Green food coloring is optional but adds festive color to frosting.
  • Freezing the frosted cookies before adding ganache helps control the chocolate application.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Keywords: Chocolate cookies, mint frosting, chocolate ganache, holiday cookies, chocolate mint dessert

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