Green Mint Crinkles

Brighten up your dessert table with these luscious Green Mint Crinkles! Infused with the refreshing essence of pure mint extract and a hint of rich cocoa, these soft and chewy cookies are a festive twist on the classic crinkle cookie. Their vibrant green hue, achieved with food coloring, makes them a perfect treat for holidays or themed celebrations. Rolled in powdered sugar before baking, the cookies crackle beautifully as they bake, revealing their signature crinkled tops. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe is a crowd-pleasing option for cookie exchanges, St. Patrick’s Day, or anytime you’re craving a minty-chocolate delight. Serve these eye-catching cookies alongside a hot cup of cocoa or a tall glass of milk and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Pure mint extract
• 5 drops Green food coloring
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pure mint extract and green food coloring until fully combined and the dough is evenly tinted.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm enough to handle.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball generously in the powdered sugar until fully coated.

Step 7

Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and cracks form on the surface. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should remain soft in the center.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your Green Mint Crinkles!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	912.5 grams (912.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3401

Total Fat 124.50g	160%
Saturated Fat 73.80g	369%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 1653mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 581.80g	212%
Dietary Fiber 49.40g	176%
Total Sugars 320.70g
Protein 62.20g	124%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 258mg	20%
Iron 32mg	178%
Potassium 2232mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 63.0%