Chocolate Mint Cookies Frosting (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate treats with cool mint and vibrant green frosting, perfect for a festive dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
→ For the 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 Make It:
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.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
10 - Add green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
11 - Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe frosting on top of each cookie.
12 - Allow frosting to set before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The chocolate mint combination is nostalgic but feels elevated
- That green frosting makes people smile before they even take a bite
02 -
- Overbaking makes these dry, so pull them when edges look set
- Frosting only sticks to completely cool cookies
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly
- Measuring flour by weight prevents dense cookies