fudgy Grasshopper Cookies
Delight in these fudgy Grasshopper Cookies, combining rich chocolate with a refreshing minty twist for an irresistible dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candy or peppermint chips
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candy and mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra minty kick, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies or serve with a glass of cold milk.
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