Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in one large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
- Whisk together 1 1/4 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of dutch processed cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips gently into the cookie dough.
- Spoon tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges look set but the center is slightly soft.
- Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Beat together 3 tablespoons of softened butter and 4 ounces of cream cheese until creamy.
- Mix in 1/4 teaspoon of mint extract and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until well combined.
- Spread the mint frosting generously over each cooled cookie.
- Combine 1/3 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate ganache over the frosted cookies.
- Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of color and flavor.
