Chocolate cookies covered in a rich and decadent mint frosting and topped with a swirl of chocolate ganache!
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Grasshopper Chocolate Mint Cookies
If I could have one wish granted, it would be that time would slow down. I wouldn’t wish for a million dollars, a bigger house, a better car, perfect health – I just want time to slow down! I feel like it’s not that much to ask. Even when I am intentional about slowing down, time still flies right on by!
These Grasshopper Mint Cookies take some time to make. It’s about the only thing lately that’s helped time stand still a little. I guess that’s part of the reason I love baking so much. There is always a beginning and an end, so I feel like I accomplished something. I don’t usually think about anything else while I’m baking, so it’s a good distraction. And it generally slows me down because I put extra effort into making things look nice so they are picture worthy.
If you haven’t baked in a while, try making these decadent minty cookies! If you are short on time, then you could make Andes Mint Cake Mix Cookies or Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies, instead!
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What You’ll Need for the Cookies:
- 1 cup Butter, Melted
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
The Mint Frosting:
- 1/2 cup Butter, Softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 4 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- Green Food Coloring
And the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 4 tsp Milk
- 4 tsp Corn Syrup
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How to Make Grasshopper Mint Cookies
- Make the cookie dough by combining 1 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl. Whisk in 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar and mix until smooth. Add in 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pour into the wet ingredients and beat until well combined.
- Refrigerate cookie dough for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough into 1-inch balls and evenly place onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and lightly press down the center of the cookie with the bottom of a glass cup. Let sit for a few minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, prepare the frosting by beating together 1/2 cup softened butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 4 tbsp milk, and 1 tsp peppermint extract. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until desired color of green is reached, beating between drops.
- Distribute frosting evenly by spreading on the tops of each cookie.
- Make chocolate ganache by putting 1 cup chocolate chips, 3 tbsp butter, 4 tsp milk, and 4 tsp corn syrup in a small bowl. Place in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stir between intervals until the ganache is smooth and melted.
- Distribute evenly between the cookies by dropping spoonful’s on top of the frosting and swirling to cover.
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More Chocolate Mint Recipes:
- Andes Mint Cake Mix Cookies
- Mint Brownies
- Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies
- Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Andes Mint Mini-Cheesecakes
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Grasshopper Mint Cookies
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Grasshopper Mint Cookies, chocolate cookies covered in a rich and decadent mint frosting and topped with a swirl of chocolate ganache!
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup Butter, Melted
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Mint Frosting
- 1/2 cup Butter, Softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 4 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- Green Food Coloring
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 4 tsp Milk
- 4 tsp Corn Syrup
Instructions
- Make the cookie dough by combining melted butter and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Whisk in brown sugar and white sugar and mix until smooth. Add in eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Pour into the wet ingredients and beat until well combined.
- Refrigerate cookie dough for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough into 1-inch balls and evenly place onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and lightly press down the center of the cookie with the bottom of a glass cup. Let sit for a few minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, prepare the frosting by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until desired color of green is reached, beating between drops.
- Distribute frosting evenly by spreading on the tops of each cookie.
- Make chocolate ganache by putting chocolate chips, butter, milk, and corn syrup in a small bowl. Place in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stir between intervals until the ganache is smooth and melted.
- Distribute evenly between the cookies by dropping spoonful's on top of the frosting and swirling to cover.
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