Mint Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Mint chocolate truffle cookies are a delicious combination of rich chocolate, refreshing mint, and a decadent truffle-like texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Mint Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Butter
• 100 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 150 gram All-purpose flour
• 30 gram Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Mint extract
• 150 gram Dark chocolate
• 50 gram Powdered sugar
• 2 drop Green food coloring

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the mint extract.
6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
12. Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
13. Place the cookies back on the wire rack and let the chocolate set.
14. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and green food coloring.
15. Using a fork, drizzle the green glaze over the cookies.
16. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.