
How to make Grasshopper Chocolate Cookies
- Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs together (do not follow the directions on the back of the cake mix- disregard them completely. You’re only using the powder mixture from the box).
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-9 minutes (don’t cook any longer than that! You don’t want them to be overdone!). Let cookies cool completely.
- Mix together all the ingredients for the frosting. You can add more or less powdered sugar until you get the consistency you like. Spread on top of each cooled cookie.
- To make the ganache, melt chocolate chips and butter together in a double boiler OR in a microwave. If you’re using a microwave, melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until the chocolate is completely melted. Spread melted chocolate on each cookie. I have found that it works best to use the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate around.
- Let the chocolate harden, then serve.
Cookie bottom from scratch:
Other Variations
Not a fan of peppermint? These combinations would be good, too:
- Orange frosting and flavoring for a “chocolate orange” cookie
- Raspberry frosting and pink coloring (like the filling from these brownies)
- Cream cheese frosting (like this recipe)
- Vanilla flavoring in the frosting (instead of peppermint)
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To store:
Store in an airtight container for up to a week (or freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 60 days).
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Serves: 24
An easy cake mix cookie bottom, topped with creamy mint frosting and topped with a perfect chocolate ganache.
15 minPrep Time
9 minCook Time
24 minTotal Time
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 ounce) Devil's Food Cake Mix (I like the ones with pudding in the mix the best)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 6 drops green food coloring
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs together (do not follow the directions on the back of the cake mix- disregard them completely).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 6-9 minutes (don't cook any longer than that! You don't want them to be overdone). Let cookies cool completely.
- Mix together all the ingredients (add more or less powdered sugar until you get the consistency you like). Spread on top of each cooled cookie.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a double boiler OR in a microwave (I usually microwave for 30-second intervals, then stir and repeat until the chips are fully melted).
- Spread melted chocolate on each cookie- I have found that it works best to use the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate around.
- Let chocolate set up and then serve.
Notes
These little cookies are super rich! I think that if you didn't want them to be so rich, use a milk chocolate cake mix and milk chocolate chips.
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