Chocolate Mint Cookies Frosting (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Cookies
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour (163 grams), fluffed and leveled
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (30 grams)
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
→ Frosting
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1½ cups powdered icing sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 tablespoon milk
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½-1 teaspoon mint extract, depending on your taste
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Green food coloring, optional
→ Ganache
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¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (130 grams)
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. With an electric mixer, cream together butter and granulated sugar until smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Add vanilla extract and egg, beating until combined. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then mix until a dough forms. Roll into 16 1¾-inch balls and place on baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the centers are slightly glossy and the edges are set. Let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a medium bowl, beat together powdered sugar, butter, milk, mint extract, and food coloring if desired. Adjust consistency with additional sugar or milk as needed. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookies. Freeze cookies for at least 15 minutes to set the frosting before applying ganache.
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In a medium bowl, combine chocolate and oil. Heat in the microwave in 30-40 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until just melted. Spoon the ganache over frozen cookies, ensuring it remains on top without running off. Allow cookies to thaw at room temperature before serving.
# Notes:
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To make the recipe dairy-free, substitute butter with hard vegan margarine and use dark chocolate.
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For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free oat flour, ensuring no cross-contamination.
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You can use 100% whole wheat flour in this recipe for added fiber.
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Experiment with various flavor extracts for the frosting as an alternative to mint.