Easy No-Fail Mint Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Published Mar 8, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Sugar Spun Run via YouTube

Even if you don’t like mint you’ll surely enjoy these tasty cookies by Sugar Spun Run on YouTube because they’re so delicious and the flavors are well-balanced that one piece isn’t enough. You can enjoy these for a snack, dessert, or any time you want!

You can make them perfectly even on your first try because the steps are super easy to follow. Learn how to make these mint chocolate cookies now by reading the instructions below, and while you’re at it watch the video tutorial as well.

Ingredients for Mint Chocolate Cookies:

Cookies

1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
½ cup of natural cocoa powder
1 cup of granulated sugar
¾ cup of light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
1 tsp of vanilla extract
2¼ cups of all-purpose flour
1 tsp of baking powder
¼ tsp of baking soda
¾ tsp of salt

Mint Frosting

¾ cups of unsalted butter, softened
2½ cups of powdered sugar
⅛ tsp of salt
1½ tsp of peppermint extract
½ tsp of clear vanilla extract
Green food coloring

Ganache

1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup of heavy cream

How to Make Mint Chocolate Cookies:

Easy to Make Mint Chocolate Cookies — Image credit: Sugar Spun Run via YouTube

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the melted butter and cocoa powder, then stir them until well combined, add both sugars and continue to stir well until incorporated. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then keep stirring, and set the mixture aside.

Step 2

In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add in the dry ingredients while stirring continuously until completely combined, and cover the dough with plastic wrap. Put it in the refrigerator, then let the dough chill for about 30 minutes, and while waiting preheat the oven to 350°F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside.

Step 3

Once the dough is ready, scoop it with a 2 tablespoon-sized ice cream scooper, then roll it into a smooth ball, and place it in the prepared baking sheet spacing it apart at least 2 inches evenly. Place it in the center rack of the preheated oven, then let it bake for about 10 to 11 minutes, then remove it from the oven, and after 1 minute, gently flatten each cookie.

Step 4

Let the cookies cool completely, then while waiting, beat the butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, gradually add the sugar, and keep stirring over low speed until completely combined. Add the salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, then give them a good stir, add the food coloring, and continue to stir until evenly incorporated.

Step 5

In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate and heavy cream, then heat them in the microwave on a high setting for about 25 seconds, and stir well before putting them back in the microwave to heat for an additional 25 seconds. Stir it again until smooth, then spread the mint frosting on top of each cookie, and top it with the ganache. Let the chocolate set, then serve. and enjoy!