Description
These Mint Brownie Cookies are a delicious Crumbl-inspired treat featuring rich chocolate brownie cookies layered with a refreshing mint cream cheese frosting and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. Perfectly soft and chewy with a burst of minty freshness, these cookies are a delightful dessert for mint and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mint Frosting Layer
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 tsp mint extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Green food coloring, optional
Chocolate Ganache Layer
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and creamy. Then add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Mix: Add the flour, Dutch processed cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix until the dry ingredients just disappear. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them.
- Form and Bake Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop (about 1/4 cup), scoop out 9 equal-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball down to about 1 inch thickness. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Make Chocolate Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare Mint Frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add mint extract and powdered sugar, then whip until the frosting is fluffy. Adjust the mint flavor to taste, adding extra drops if desired. Add green food coloring gradually until the preferred color is reached.
- Assemble Cookies: Frost each cooled cookie generously with the mint frosting. Drizzle or spread the chocolate ganache over the frosting to finish.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, use peppermint extract instead of mint extract.
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened for a smooth frosting texture.
- Allow cookies to cool properly before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the frosting layer.
- Use Dutch processed cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor and darker color.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
