Description
Ultimate Grasshopper Cookies are a deliciously minty chocolate treat that takes dessert to the next level. These cookies combine rich chocolate flavors with refreshing mint, making them perfect for any occasion. Easy to whip up and customizable, they can be enjoyed on their own or with various toppings and accompaniments. Whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating a holiday, or just treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Devil's Food Cake mix
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- milk (if needed)
- green food dye (if desired)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (for glaze)
- 4 tablespoons butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until well mixed.
- Form dough balls slightly larger than a tablespoon and place them on prepared cookie sheets; flatten gently.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes until set. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened butter, then gradually add peppermint extract and powdered sugar; adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter for the glaze in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Assemble cookies by frosting them and drizzling with chocolate glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg