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Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate Mint Cookies
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Indulge in the bliss of Chocolate Mint Cookies, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the rich flavors of chocolate with refreshing mint. These chewy chocolate cookies are topped with a creamy mint frosting and finished with a luscious chocolate ganache, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply craving something sweet, these cookies will impress friends and family alike. Perfectly balanced in flavor and visually appealing, they are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups powdered icing sugar
  • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½–1 teaspoon mint extract (depending on your tastes)
  • green food coloring (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  4. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  5. Bake for about 10 minutes or until set; let cool on wire racks.
  6. For the frosting, beat together powdered sugar, butter, milk, and mint extract until creamy. Frost cooled cookies.
  7. To make ganache, melt chocolate chips with oil until smooth; drizzle over frosted cookies.

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