Description
Delight your taste buds with these easy-to-make Chocolate Mint No-Bake Cookies! Combining creamy chocolate, refreshing mint, and a chewy texture, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. With no oven required and minimal effort, you’ll have a batch of decadent treats ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
Cookie Base:
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups quick oats
- 2 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
Mint Frosting:
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring (optional, to desired shade)
Chocolate Ganache:
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Base
- In a large pot, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk over medium-high heat.
- Stir frequently until the mixture reaches a boil. Allow it to boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add the quick oats and shredded coconut to the pot, mixing until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture onto lined baking sheets, forming 24 evenly sized mounds.
- Refrigerate the cookies until firm, about 30 minutes.
2. Make the Mint Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the icing sugar and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in mint extract and green food coloring, adjusting the color as desired.
- Spread a generous layer of frosting onto each chilled cookie and return to the refrigerator to set.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache
- Combine chocolate chips, milk, and butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
4. Assemble the Cookies
- Spread a layer of ganache over the frosting on each cookie.
- Return the cookies to the refrigerator for a final chill, allowing the ganache to set completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American