Indulge in Double Chocolate Mint Cookies with a brownie-like base, creamy mint frosting, and a rich chocolate drizzle. Packed with chocolate and a hint of mint, they’re a chocolate lover’s dream!
While these Chocolate Mint Cookies might remind you of a Thin Mint, they’re even better—and completely homemade! Made with simple pantry ingredients, this classic chocolate-and-mint combo is easy to whip up, delicious any time of year, and perfect for seasonal treats like Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day.
Recipe Highlights
- Chocoholic’s Dream: Fudgy brownie-style cookies bursting with chocolate chips.
- Minty Freshness: A cool, creamy frosting that makes your taste buds do a happy dance.
- Fudge Overload: A drizzly chocolate finish because one layer of chocolate is never enough!
Chocolate Mint Cookie Ingredients
Flour (1 cup): Provides structure and stability to the cookie dough.
Cocoa powder (¼ cup): Adds rich chocolate flavor and deep color.
Baking powder (1 tsp): Helps the cookies rise and become light and tender.
Salt (½ tsp): Balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.
Chocolate chips (1 cup): Gives bursts of melty chocolate in every bite.
Butter (5 TBSP): Adds richness and contributes to a soft, chewy texture.
Brown sugar (¾ cup): Sweetens the cookies and adds a slight chewiness.
White sugar (¼ cup): Adds sweetness and helps the cookies spread evenly.
Eggs (2): Bind the ingredients together and give the cookies structure.
Vanilla extract (1 tsp): Enhances the overall flavor and adds warmth.
Mint Frosting
Powdered sugar (1 ¼ cups): Creates a smooth, sweet frosting base.
Butter (2 TBSP melted): Adds creaminess and a rich flavor to the frosting.
Corn syrup (2 tsp): Gives the frosting a glossy shine and smooth texture.
Mint extract (1 tsp): Infuses a refreshing mint flavor into the frosting.
Milk (1–2 TBSP): Thins the frosting to the perfect spreadable consistency.
Food coloring (2 drops, optional): Adds a fun green hue for a festive look.
Fudge drizzle
Chocolate chips (½ cup): Creates a rich, decadent chocolate topping.
Butter (1 TBSP): Helps melt the chocolate smoothly and adds richness.
Tips for making Fudge Brownie Cookies
Melt the Chocolate Chips First: Microwave the chocolate chips before adding them to the dough so the cookies get that rich, fudgy, almost brownie-like texture.
Let the Dough Rest: Allowing the dough to rest for 10 minutes before baking helps the chocolate set slightly and prevents the cookies from spreading too thin.
Cool Before Frosting: Make sure the cookies are slightly cooled (about 10 minutes) before adding the mint frosting, or it will melt and run off.
Drizzle Last, After Frosting Sets: Wait 5–10 minutes for the frosting to firm up before drizzling fudge so the chocolate stays defined and doesn’t blend into the icing.
How long will mint chocolate cookies be good for?
Decorated cookies will stay fresh for up to a week when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
If you want to freeze frosted cookies, let the frosting set at room temperature for about an hour first. Then freeze the cookies on a baking sheet for 1–2 hours until firm, layer them in an airtight container with parchment paper to prevent sticking, and thaw on the counter for a few minutes before enjoying.
HOW DO YOU MELT CHOCOLATE IN THE MICROWAVE?
Melting chocolate in the microwave is easy if you go slowly. Use a glass or ceramic bowl and fresh chocolate for best results. To melt 1 cup of chocolate chips, start by microwaving for 1 minute, then let it sit for 2–3 minutes. Gently stir and check the consistency—if it’s still mostly solid, microwave in 20-second intervals, letting it rest briefly between each, until smooth and fully melted.
Can I make these cookies without the fudge drizzle?
Yes, the cookies are still delicious with just the brownie base and mint frosting—fudge drizzle is optional but adds a decadent finishing touch.
Can I skip the green food coloring in the frosting?
Yes! The mint flavor is what really stands out, so the coloring is optional and purely for a festive look.
How do I prevent the cookies from spreading too much?
Let the dough rest for about 10 minutes before baking, and make sure your butter isn’t too soft—it helps the cookies hold their shape.
Try more of our great chocolate mint recipes here!
- Chocolate Mint Brownie Cookies are fudgy, minty, and completely irresistible—your favorite brownies just went cookie-sized! Perfectly over-the-top, these treats are impossible to share.
- These Big, Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with butter, brown sugar, chocolate and mint chips, plus a hidden peppermint patty center—pure indulgence for mint chocolate lovers!
- Mint Oreo Stuffed Cookies are packed with minty chocolate flavor, each hiding a whole Mint Oreo in the center! These bakery-style cookies are a fun, indulgent twist on a classic treat.
- Our recipe for Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies is made with just 4 simple ingredients! Soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate-mint goodness!
- Light, crisp, and bursting with minty goodness—these Mint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies are topped with chocolate chips for a fun, delicious twist!
- Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies are topped with a melted Andes mint for a creamy, minty frosting in every bite! Rich chocolate meets refreshing mint—easy to make with simple pantry staples.
Double Chocolate Mint Cookies feature a fudgy brownie-like base, creamy mint frosting, and a rich chocolate fudge drizzle—pure mint-chocolate bliss! These show-stopping cookies are sure to wow family and friends.
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