Mint Grasshopper Cookies

Frosting Ingredients:
4 C powder sugar
1/2 C unsalted butter, room temp
1 tsp mint extract
4 TBSP whole milk

Chocolate topping:
1 bag chocolate wafers (Ghiradelli)

Cookie Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Unwrap a third of the Andre mints and chop them into small pieces.
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat both sugars and butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and eggs; beating well. Slowly add flour mixture at one tablespoon at a time, stirring well into sugar mixture and egg mixture. Stir in the chopped Andre mint candy pieces.
Next, using a small ice cream scoop measure out each cookie.
Place each unbaked cookie dough onto the lined cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375 for 7-10 minutes or until the baked cookie is slightly cracked. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 2 minutes. Ten transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Directions:
Using a stand mixer, cream 1 1/3 cups sugar with 1/2 cup butter. Slowly add the mint extract, 2 tablespoons milk, and the rest of the powder sugar into the bowl. Blend well. Gradually add one tablespoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Spread a thick layer of frosting on each cookie. Set aside.

Chocolate Topping Directions:
Chop the remaining Andre Mint candies in half.
Using a double boiler, stirring constantly, melt the chocolate wafers. Set aside to cool slightly. After the melted chocolate has cooled/thicken slightly using a tablespoon add a dollop on top of each cookie. Top each cookie with the cut halves of the Andre Mint candies.

While the Mint Grasshopper Cookies may not be for everyone, they are a great way to add classic flair to traditional cookies. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can use different extracts or flavors to further customize your grasshopper cookies. And don’t forget the garnish of powdered sugar on top — it will take your cookie display up a level! Now I’m just daydreaming about a delicious plate of minty, grasshopper-shaped treats in front of me —mmm!

So now that I’ve shared my favorite recipe and reminisced on the joy of home baking, what’s yours? What is your favorite cookie recipe? Let me know in the comments below and don’t forget to tag me if you try making these Mint Grasshopper Cookies at home! Happy baking!