Chocolate Mint Cookies Delight (Printable Format)
Rich chocolate cookies with mint frosting and chocolate drizzle for a refreshing dessert everyone loves.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Frosting
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon whole milk
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon mint extract
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Green food coloring, optional
→ Chocolate Ganache Topping
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3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable)
# Preparation Steps:
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Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until a uniform dough forms.
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Portion dough into even balls using a cookie scoop and place them spaced apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until the edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
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Remove cookies from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a clean bowl, beat 1/4 cup unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, beating until smooth. Mix in mint extract to taste, and add green food coloring if using.
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Spread or pipe a layer of mint frosting over each cooled cookie.
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Melt chocolate chips with oil in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
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Drizzle melted chocolate ganache over frosted cookies. Allow ganache to set before serving or storing.
# Supplementary Details:
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Enhance flavor by adjusting the mint extract for desired intensity.