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Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies

Minty, cakey cookies that taste like a classic dessert, featuring a bright mint flavor and chocolate flecks for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box cake mix Choose a quality cake mix for best results.
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted Melt gently to avoid cooking the eggs.
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better dough cohesion.
  • 1 cup mint chips or chopped Andes chocolates Finely chop mint chocolate pieces if mint chips aren't available.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix with any dry add-ins. Stir in the melted butter and eggs until a soft dough forms.
  3. Fold in the mint chips or chopped mint chocolate evenly.
  4. Scoop dough into 1.5–2 tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  5. Chill scooped dough for 20–30 minutes if the dough seems soft or warm.
Baking
  1. Bake for 9–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  2. Cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10g

Notes

These cookies work as a casual snack, a plated dessert with coffee, or as part of a holiday cookie box. They can be sandwiched with mint buttercream or dipped in melted chocolate for an elegant presentation.

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