My mint chocolate cookies combine fudgy chocolate cookies with creamy mint frosting and rich chocolate ganache. These are positively gourmet! Recipe includes a how-to video!
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
After Chilling
Once dough has chilled, scoop cookie dough by 2 tablespoon-sized scoop and roll between your palms to form a smooth ball. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” (5cm) apart.
Bake in center rack of 350F (175C) preheated oven for 10-11 minutes. Within 1 minute of removing from the oven, gently flatten the surface of the cookie using a clean, flat surface (I use the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup). This will give you a smooth/flat surface for the frosting. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
Mint Frosting
Place butter in a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.
¾ cups unsalted butter
Gradually add sugar and stir on low-speed until well combined.
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Add salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Stir well.
⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract, ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
Add food coloring (if using) and stir until evenly incorporated.
Green food coloring
Ganache
Combine chocolate and heavy cream in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or couverture chocolate, ¼ cup heavy cream
Microwave on high for 25 seconds. Stir well. Microwave for another 25 seconds and stir again until you have a smooth consistency. If chocolate is still not melted, continue to microwave in 10 second increments until smooth.
Assembly
Spread or pipe frosting evenly over cooled cookies (I use a piping bag fitted with an open tip).
Use a spoon to drizzle or gently spread ganache over the frosting. Allow chocolate to set before enjoying.
Video
Notes
Food coloring
This is optional but will give the cookies a mint-green hue. I used “Mint” Americolor gel food coloring for the cookies in the photos and video.
Storing
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Cookies may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, but I personally think they taste best at room temperature so I’ll remove mine from the fridge to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before enjoying.