Chocolate Mint Cookies Delight (Printable version)
Rich chocolate cookies meet vibrant, creamy mint frosting for a fresh, irresistible treat anytime.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon 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 - 2 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
16 - Green food coloring
17 - Pinch of salt
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies are set but still soft in center. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, food coloring, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
09 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe green frosting on top of each cookie. Allow frosting to set before serving.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The chocolate mint combo is like an elevated Girl Scout cookie experience
- That shocking green frosting makes people smile before they even take a bite
02 -
- These cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, so underbake slightly for chewy results
- The frosting needs completely cool cookies or it will melt right off
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your cookies are spreading too much
- Add crushed candy canes on top of frosting for holiday texture