Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint. This easy-to-make treat uses a simple cake mix as the base, topped with creamy mint buttercream and decadent chocolate ganache. Ideal for parties, holidays, or just a sweet snack at home, these cookies are not only delicious but also customizable to suit your tastes. Add sprinkles or mix-ins for a unique twist on this classic dessert that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 oz 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 heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, canola oil, and eggs until smooth. Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared sheets.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; cool on wire racks.
- For mint buttercream, beat room temperature butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, mint extract, salt, and green food coloring as desired.
- Frost cooled cookies with buttercream.
- For ganache, microwave chocolate chips with heavy cream until melted; stir until smooth and drizzle over frosted cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg