Minty Mistletoe Cookies – A Cool, Chocolatey Holiday Treat
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix Recipes
There’s something magical about the holidays - the scent of chocolate and peppermint mingling in the kitchen, the sparkle of lights, and the joy of baking something worth sharing. These Minty Mistletoe Cookies capture all of that in one sweet bite.
Built on the rich, fudgy base of our new My Better Batch Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix - available exclusively at Target for a limited time - this recipe takes your cookie game up a notch.
Each batch bakes up soft and chewy, then gets a cool layer of minty green frosting and a generous layer of silky melted chocolate for a cookie that’s as beautiful as it is irresistible. Whether you’re baking for a cookie swap, gifting to neighbors, or sneaking one with your morning coffee, this recipe makes it easy to spread (and taste) the holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
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1 pkg My Better Batch Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix
- 8 TBSP Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 Large Egg
Mint and Chocolate Filling
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3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3–4 drops green food coloring
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Chocolate Melting Wafers
Directions
Start by putting on your favorite holiday playlist - because baking these cookies deserves a festive soundtrack!
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the My Better Batch Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Mix with 8 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and one egg. Mix on low speed with a hand or stand mixer until the dough comes together - rich, smooth, and loaded with chocolatey peppermint goodness.
Scoop the dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie a couple of inches apart so they have room to spread. Bake until the edges are just set and the centers still look soft and fudgy, about 9-11 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling (and your kitchen smells like pure holiday magic), whip up the minty mistletoe frosting.
In a large bowl, beat ½ cup of softened butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, alternating with 3 tablespoons of milk, until the mixture is light, fluffy, and easy to spread.
Stir in ½ teaspoon of mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring, blending until you’ve got that perfect holiday hue - think frosted pine or mistletoe leaves.
Next, melt your chocolate wafers according to package instructions and let them cool slightly, just enough so the chocolate is warm and silky, not hot.
Now here comes the fun part - assembling! Spread a layer of the cool, minty frosting on top of each cookie and add a generous layer of melted chocolate over the top. Use the back of your spoon to gently push the chocolate to the outer edges of the frosting leaving only a small amount of green frosting showing around the edges.
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Festive Twists & Fun Alternatives
Want to make your Minty Mistletoe Cookies your own? There are so many delicious ways to play with this recipe!
Go for White Chocolate: Swap dark or milk chocolate for white chocolate melting wafers to create a snow-dusted look that pops against the minty green filling.
Add Crunch: Mix in finely crushed nuts, candy canes, or peppermint bark pieces to the frosting for a little extra texture and sparkle.
Each variation keeps that irresistible blend of chocolate and peppermint front and center, but lets you add your own little sprinkle of holiday creativity!
