Flavorful Shamrock Chocolate Mint Brownie Cookies Recipe with Easy Green Glaze
These shamrock chocolate mint brownie cookies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly minty with a simple green glaze that adds festive flair. They are quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and adaptable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the green glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- A few drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and mint extract carefully.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Lightly press tops to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges look set but centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring until smooth and pourable.
- Once cookies are cooled, drizzle the green glaze over the tops and let set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from oven. Chill dough for 20 minutes if too sticky. Use mint extract sparingly as it is potent. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond or oat milk. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. You can add crushed peppermint candy on glaze before it sets for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
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