Chocolate Mint Cookies Green (Printable version)

Rich chocolate cookies with refreshing mint and vibrant green frosting, perfect for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Mint Cookies

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

→ Green Mint Frosting

12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 1-2 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
16 - Green food coloring to desired shade

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Beat until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold semisweet chocolate chips into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
11 - Add green food coloring and mix until desired color is achieved.
12 - Spread or pipe green mint frosting onto completely cooled cookies.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The mint chocolate combination hits that perfect spot between refreshing and indulgent like nothing else
  • These cookies stay incredibly chewy for days thanks to the brown sugar secret
  • The green frosting makes them instant conversation starters at any gathering
02 -
  • Underbaked is better than overbaked with these cookies they continue cooking on the hot pan and should stay slightly soft in the center
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in the texture of both cookies and frosting
  • Completely cool cookies before frosting otherwise the frosting will melt right off
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop this prevents cookies from spreading too much
  • Measure flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off for accuracy

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