Mint Chocolate Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix.
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1/2 cup canola oil.
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2 large eggs.
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1/2 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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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Green food coloring.
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2-4 tablespoons heavy cream.
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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1/3 cup heavy cream.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F.
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Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs.
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Drop 2 tablespoon scoops onto prepared sheets.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Cool cookies on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of cream, mint extract, and salt.
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Mix in green food coloring.
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Adjust consistency with additional cream as needed.
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Spread frosting on cooled cookies.
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Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute.
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Whisk the mixture until smooth.
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Let ganache cool for 10-15 minutes.
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Spread ganache on frosted cookies.
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Let cookies set before serving.
# Notes:
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Easy cookies using cake mix shortcut.
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Can be frozen for up to three months.