Chocolate Mint Cookies Green (Printable Version)
Rich chocolate cookies blended with mint, topped with vibrant green frosting. Perfect for festive or anytime enjoyment.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the 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, a few drops to desired shade
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Beat until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - In a medium bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract, beating until smooth and fluffy. Add green food coloring and mix to achieve desired color.
11 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe green mint frosting on top of each cookie.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The mint frosting creates that perfect cookies and cream flavor combo you never knew you needed
- These cookies stay chewy for days, making them ideal for sharing or keeping all to yourself
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- Warm cookies will melt your frosting into a messy puddle, so patience during cooling is absolutely essential
- Overbaking by even two minutes transforms these from chewy delights to crunchy disappointments
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- Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking if your kitchen runs warm, which helps prevent excessive spreading
- Room temperature ingredients are non negotiable here for that perfect cookie texture