fudgy Grasshopper Cookies
Delight in these fudgy Grasshopper Cookies featuring rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors, perfect for an indulgent dessert or snack.
- 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
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or mint chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies or mint chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to 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 the cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint candies.
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