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I'm so excited to share my favorite Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies with you! Every time I make these chocolatey mint treats people go crazy for them. The combination of rich chocolate cookies soft mint buttercream and silky ganache is absolutely divine. They're perfect for St. Patrick's Day but honestly I find myself craving them all year round!
Why These Are Simply Amazing
The magic of these cookies is how the chocolate and mint flavors dance together so perfectly. I love watching people's faces light up when they see that beautiful green frosting and glossy chocolate topping. The best part? They start with a cake mix which makes them so simple to whip up!
Your Shopping List
- Chocolate Cake Mix: This is our shortcut to perfect cookies.
- Canola or Vegetable Oil: Makes them wonderfully chewy.
- Eggs: Keeps everything together.
- Unsalted Butter: For the dreamiest mint frosting.
- Powdered Sugar: Makes our frosting smooth and sweet.
- Mint Extract: The key to that fresh minty taste.
- Green Food Coloring: For that lovely mint color.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Makes everything extra luxurious.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Creates that gorgeous ganache.
- Salt: Just a pinch makes everything pop.
Let's Get Baking
- Starting With The Cookies
- Mix your cake mix oil and eggs until you've got a nice dough. Scoop them onto your lined baking sheets giving them plenty of room to spread.
- Time To Bake
- Pop them in a 350°F oven for about 10-12 minutes then let them cool completely.
- Making That Minty Frosting
- Beat your butter until it's super smooth then mix in powdered sugar cream mint extract salt and enough green coloring to make it pretty.
- Frosting Time
- Spread that lovely mint frosting on your cooled cookies.
- The Ganache Magic
- Heat your cream pour it over chocolate chips and whisk until it's silky smooth. Let it cool a bit so it's not too runny.
- Putting It All Together
- Top each frosted cookie with a spoonful of that beautiful ganache and let them set.
Fun Ways to Mix It Up
Sometimes I sprinkle chopped Andes mints on top they add such a nice crunch. If you can't find mint extract peppermint works great too. Need them gluten free? Just swap in your favorite gluten free chocolate cake mix.
Keeping Them Fresh
These beauties stay fresh in an airtight container for a couple days on your counter or up to four days in the fridge. If you want to make them ahead they freeze beautifully for up to three months just layer them with parchment paper.
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My Best Cookie Tips
I always use a cookie scoop to make sure they're all the same size they bake more evenly that way. Make sure those cookies are completely cool before frosting or you'll have a melty mess. Different cake mix brands might need slightly different amounts of oil just adjust until the dough feels right.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use any chocolate cake mix?
Yes, any brand of chocolate cake mix works. Just make sure it's around 15.25 ounces.
- → Why is it called Grasshopper?
The name comes from the Grasshopper cocktail, which features chocolate and mint flavors like these cookies.
- → Can I skip the green food coloring?
Yes, the food coloring is just for looks. The cookies will taste the same without it.
- → How do I know when the ganache is ready to spread?
Let it cool until it thickens slightly but is still spreadable, about 10-15 minutes.
- → Can I use different extracts?
Yes, try vanilla or almond extract for different flavors, or adjust the mint to taste.