Mint Chocolate Dipped Cookies
Elevate your holiday baking with these irresistible Mint Chocolate Dipped Cookies, a delightful treat that combines buttery, tender shortbread with a decadent layer of mint-infused dark chocolate. Featuring a crisp yet melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are cut into your favorite shapes and dipped in a smooth chocolate coating tinted with a festive green hue. A sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies or colorful sprinkles adds the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for gifting, cookie exchanges, or simply indulging, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes to whip up and 12 minutes to bake. With its classic flavor pairing and beautiful presentation, these Mint Chocolate Dipped Cookies are a show-stopping addition to any dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Dark chocolate chips or bars
- 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 3 drops Green food coloring (if desired)
- 0.25 cup Crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If the dough is too crumbly, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together.
Divide the dough into two portions. Roll each portion out to about 1/4-inch thickness between two sheets of parchment paper.
Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between.
Once the chocolate is fully melted, stir in the peppermint extract and green food coloring (if using) until smooth and evenly combined.
Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted mint chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, and place them on a sheet of parchment or wax paper.
If desired, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles over the chocolate-dipped portion before it sets.
Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing the cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Once the chocolate is fully set, your Mint Chocolate Dipped Cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 291.8 g | 374% | |
| Saturated Fat | 178.6 g | 893% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 628 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 473.2 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 1968 mg | 42% | |
*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.
