Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (fluffed and leveled)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 – 1 tsp mint extract (adjust to taste)
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
Make the Dough:
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and egg, beating well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet, stirring until fully mixed. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are firm.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting:
- Beat powdered sugar, butter, milk, and mint extract until fluffy.
- Add green food coloring (optional) and mix until evenly blended.
Make the Ganache:
- Melt chocolate chips with oil until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the frosted cookies and let it set.
Notes
- For extra chocolate flavor, try adding dark chocolate chunks into the dough or drizzling melted chocolate on top.
- If you need to make the recipe dairy-free, substitute coconut oil or dairy-free butter, and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Adjust the amount of mint extract based on how strong you like the mint flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. You can freeze the dough or baked cookies for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Cookie, Estimated
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
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