Easy Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
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½ cup canola oil
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2 large eggs
→ Mint Buttercream
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon mint extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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Green food coloring
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2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
→ Chocolate Ganache
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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⅓ cup heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs until well combined.
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Drop 2-tablespoon portions 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges set. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.
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Beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, mint extract, salt, and food coloring. Adjust consistency and color as needed.
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Heat cream and chocolate chips in microwave 45 seconds. Let rest 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Cool 10-15 minutes.
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Spread mint frosting on cooled cookies, then top with ganache. Let set before serving.
# Notes:
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Stores 3 days at room temperature
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Stores 5 days refrigerated
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Can be frozen up to 3 months