Chocolate Mint Cookies Green (Printable Version)
Buttery chocolate cookies blended with mint, finished with creamy green frosting for a festive delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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
→ 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 as desired
17 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then incorporate 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 mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, food coloring, and salt, beating until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
10 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of green mint frosting over each cookie.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of rich chocolate cookies and cool mint frosting feels like a celebration in every bite
- These cookies stay soft for days, making them perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself
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- Warm cookies will melt the frosting, so patience during cooling is absolutely essential
- Adding food coloring drop by drop prevents going from festive to electric green too quickly
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- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if your kitchen runs warm to prevent spreading
- Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant green without affecting frosting consistency