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Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate Mint Cookies
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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Mint Cookies, a perfect blend of chewy chocolate goodness and creamy mint frosting. Each cookie is topped with rich chocolate ganache, delivering a satisfying burst of flavor in every bite. These cookies are not just a treat for special occasions; they are also great for cozy nights in or casual get-togethers with friends. With their easy-to-follow recipe, you can impress guests or simply indulge yourself in this scrumptious dessert. The unique combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint makes these cookies a standout choice that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and egg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until a dough forms.
  4. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. For the mint frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered icing sugar until smooth, then add milk and mint extract.
  6. Spread mint frosting over cooled cookies.
  7. Melt semisweet chocolate chips with oil in the microwave; drizzle or spread over frosted cookies.

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