Chocolate Mint Cookies Green (Printable View)

Chewy chocolate cookies blended with mint and finished with bright green frosting for a flavorful delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chocolate Mint Cookies

01 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
07 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
08 - 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup (175 g) semisweet chocolate chips

→ For the Green Mint Frosting

12 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 1-2 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
16 - Green food coloring to desired shade

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 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 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.
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 Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is that perfect chewy center with slightly crispy edges that makes people pause mid-bite
  • That green frosting makes these cookies showstoppers at any gathering without needing fancy decorating skills
  • The mint flavor comes through clearly without being overwhelming or toothpaste-like
02 -
  • Underbaked cookies yield that fudgy texture—take them out when the edges are set but centers still look soft
  • Frosting goes on much smoother when cookies are completely cool, otherwise it melts and slides right off
  • The frosting color deepens slightly as it sits, so aim for a slightly brighter green than you think you need
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop—it prevents spreading while baking
  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to achieve vibrant green without thinning the frosting consistency

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