Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies
These Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful infusion of chocolate and mint. With a simple chocolate cookie base, topped with a refreshing mint buttercream and velvety chocolate ganache, these cookies are a easy yet delightful treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 Cookies
Calories
- 15.25 ounce box of chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- green food coloring
- 1/3 cup + 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chip
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Drop the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets using a medium cook scoop (about 2 tablespoons), leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, peppermint extract, salt, and 4-5 drops of food coloring and beat until smooth. Add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time, and a few drops of food coloring until the desired consistency and color is reached.
Spread a layer of the green frosting over the cookies with an offset spatula or butter knife.
Add chocolate chips to a small microwave safe bowl. Pour 1/3 cup of heavy cream over the chocolate chips and microwave for 45 seconds. Allow the bowl to rest for 1 minute before whisking the chocolate and cream to form the ganache.
Set the the ganache aside to cool for 10-15 before spreading a heaped spoonful on each cookie.
Allow the ganache to set before serving or storing the cookies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Freeze the cookies in an airtight container for up to three months. Place a sheet of parchment paper between layers to prevent the cookies from sticking together. Thaw the cookies at room temperature before enjoying them.
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.