Green Mint Crinkles
Brighten up your dessert table with these luscious Green Mint Crinkles! Infused with the refreshing essence of pure mint extract and a hint of rich cocoa, these soft and chewy cookies are a festive twist on the classic crinkle cookie. Their vibrant green hue, achieved with food coloring, makes them a perfect treat for holidays or themed celebrations. Rolled in powdered sugar before baking, the cookies crackle beautifully as they bake, revealing their signature crinkled tops. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe is a crowd-pleasing option for cookie exchanges, St. Patrick’s Day, or anytime you’re craving a minty-chocolate delight. Serve these eye-catching cookies alongside a hot cup of cocoa or a tall glass of milk and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure mint extract
- 5 drops Green food coloring
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pure mint extract and green food coloring until fully combined and the dough is evenly tinted.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm enough to handle.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball generously in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and cracks form on the surface. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should remain soft in the center.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Green Mint Crinkles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.5 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.8 g | 369% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1653 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 581.8 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.4 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 320.7 g | ||
| Protein | 62.2 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 32.1 mg | 178% | |
| Potassium | 2232 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
