Mint Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Elevate your holiday baking with these irresistible Mint Chocolate Dipped Cookies, a delightful treat that combines buttery, tender shortbread with a decadent layer of mint-infused dark chocolate. Featuring a crisp yet melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are cut into your favorite shapes and dipped in a smooth chocolate coating tinted with a festive green hue. A sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies or colorful sprinkles adds the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for gifting, cookie exchanges, or simply indulging, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes to whip up and 12 minutes to bake. With its classic flavor pairing and beautiful presentation, these Mint Chocolate Dipped Cookies are a show-stopping addition to any dessert table!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 8 ounces Dark chocolate chips or bars
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 3 drops Green food coloring (if desired)
• 0.25 cup Crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If the dough is too crumbly, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it holds together.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions. Roll each portion out to about 1/4-inch thickness between two sheets of parchment paper.

Step 6

Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the cookies are cooling, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between.

Step 9

Once the chocolate is fully melted, stir in the peppermint extract and green food coloring (if using) until smooth and evenly combined.

Step 10

Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted mint chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, and place them on a sheet of parchment or wax paper.

Step 11

If desired, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles over the chocolate-dipped portion before it sets.

Step 12

Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing the cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Once the chocolate is fully set, your Mint Chocolate Dipped Cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	900.9 grams (900.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4697

Total Fat 291.80g	374%
Saturated Fat 178.60g	893%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 628mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 473.20g	172%
Dietary Fiber 31.60g	113%
Total Sugars 216.80g
Protein 46.10g	92%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 249mg	19%
Iron 29mg	161%
Potassium 1968mg	42%

*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: 55.8%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 40.2%