Chocolate Mint Cookies (Printable)

Fudgy chocolate cookies with mint flavor topped by green mint frosting for a festive sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chocolate Mint Cookies

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ For the Green Mint Frosting

12 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2 tablespoons milk
15 - ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
16 - Green food coloring as desired

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
10 - Add green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
11 - Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe frosting on top of each cookie.
12 - Allow frosting to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The fudgy texture strikes that perfect balance between crisp edges and soft centers that most chocolate cookies miss
  • Mint and chocolate create that classic combination everyone secretly craves but rarely makes at home
  • The green frosting makes these instantly festive without requiring decorating skills
02 -
  • Overbaking by even one minute turns these from fudgy to dry, so pull them when edges look set and centers still seem slightly underdone
  • Frosting goes on much smoother when cookies are completely room temperature
  • The dough benefits from 30 minutes in the fridge if it feels too sticky or warm
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing and even baking times
  • Tap the baking sheet on the counter before baking to help cookies spread evenly

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