Chocolate Mint Cookies Green (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate dough blended with mint, topped with smooth green frosting for a festive indulgence.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Mint Cookies

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Green Mint Frosting

12 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 2 tablespoons milk
15 - ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
16 - Green food coloring as desired

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing well after each addition.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
10 - Beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to incorporate.
11 - Add milk and peppermint extract. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until desired shade is achieved.
12 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe frosting on top of each cookie. Allow frosting to set for about 15 minutes before serving.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly fudgy and chewy, almost like a brownie in cookie form
  • That green frosting makes them instantly festive and Instagram-worthy
  • They actually taste better the next day, so perfect for making ahead
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking, the centers should still look a bit soft when you pull them out
  • Let cookies cool completely before frosting or the frosting will melt right off, I learned this the messy way
  • The frosting can get too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it's spreadable but still holds its shape
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm, it prevents cookies from spreading too thin
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size, which means even baking and prettier presentation

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