Grasshopper Cookies
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These Grasshopper Cookies are a mint chocolate lover’s dream! With a rich chocolate cookie topped with mint frosting and loaded with chopped Andes mints, they’re soft, chewy, and packed with that classic minty-chocolate flavor.
These Grasshopper Cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. The delicious mint chocolate flavor is a classic combination inspired by the ever popular Grasshopper Cocktail and Grasshopper Chocolate Mint Pie.
These easy chocolate cookies are made with a boxed cake mix, which will save you loads of time, and have a fudgy texture and refreshing minty flavor thanks to the homemade mint frosting.
These cookies are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas parties, game day gatherings – especially if green is your team’s color!, or anytime you’re craving chocolate mint.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fast and easy – These are made super easy with the help of a boxed cake mix, saving you lots of time.
- Festive – If you’re looking for green treats to add to your list of St. Patrick’s Day food, the Grasshopper cookie’s green color makes it a fun option for any St. Paddy’s day celebration.
- The perfect treat – Great for parties, school lunches or any time you’re craving that classic chocolate mint combination.
- For more chocolate mint treats, be sure to try my Grasshopper Lush Dessert, Grasshopper Pie and Grasshopper Martini Cocktail.
Ingredients for Grasshopper Cookies
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best results in your cooking and baking.
- Chocolate cake mix – Use your favorite brand
- Butter – you’ll use this for 2 parts of the recipe. Some melted and some softened.
- Eggs – I use large, fresh eggs in all my recipes.
- Powdered sugar – also known as confectioners’ sugar
- Milk – Use whole milk
- Mint extract – use a quality flavoring extract for the most flavor
- Green gel food coloring
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – you can also use a variety of chips
- Heavy cream – use heavy whipping cream for best results
- Andes mints
Equipment Needed To Make
- Baking Sheet
- Saucepan or Double Boiler
- Hand Mixer
Substitutions & Alterations
- These cookies can also be made with a vanilla cake mix or white cake mix for a fun variation.
- You can use liquid food coloring if you don’t have gel.
- If you don’t have powdered sugar, you can make your own by using a high powered blender or food processor to grind granulated sugar into powdered sugar.
- You can top these cookies with chopped nuts, chocolate chips or chocolate curls.
How to Make Grasshopper Cookies
This section is a very abbreviated version of the complete directions found in the recipe card. I highly recommend following the full instructions below for the best results with your cookies.
Step 1 – Prepare the cookie batter.
Step 2 – Scoop cookies onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3 – Bake as directed and let cool.
Step 4 – Prepare chocolate ganache.
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Step 5 – Prepare the frosting. Frost cookies and top with chocolate ganache. Allow to set in the fridge.
Step 6 – Add pieces of Andes mints to each cookie.
Time Saving Tips & Tricks
- Do not overmix or the cookies can come out tough.Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chilling the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Keep an eye on the cookies closely as they bake. They should be set on top and lightly browned on the edges.
How to Serve Grasshopper Cookies
Serve these chocolate mint cookies with Nutella Hot Chocolate or my Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate, a Vanilla Latte or Irish Cream Coffee, or just a simple glass of cold milk.
How to Store Leftover Cookies
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
You can also freeze the cookies on a baking sheet and transfer to a freezer safe bag for up to 4 months. Allow the cookies to thaw completely before eating.
FAQs
Why is it called “Grasshopper” Cookies?
“Grasshopper flavor” generally refers to the combination of mint and chocolate. The name was given after the creation of the Grasshopper, a chocolate mint cocktail created in New Orleans in the early 1900s and later adopted for the Grasshopper Pie.
Can I use a gluten-free cake mix?
Yes, but the final taste will be slightly different.
More Grasshopper Chocolate and Mint Treats
Grasshopper Cookies
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. mint extract
- green gel food coloring
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Andes mints
Instructions
- For the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. You should end up with a sticky dough. If the dough is too dry and not sticky, add 1 tbsp. water, and mix well again.
- Use a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop to scoop the cookies into your parchment lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool for 4-5 minutes on the baking sheet, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Chocolate Ganache
- In a medium saucepan, add the semi sweet chocolate and heavy cream.
- Heat over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- For the Mint Frosting
- Beat together the butter and powdered sugar. You’ll get a super light and fluffy mixture.
- Add the mint extract and 1-2 tsp. of the green gel color, and mix well to combine. Frosting will be thick.
- Use the milk, about 1-2 tbsp. at a time to thin out the frosting. You want it to still be stiff enough to hold its shape.
- Once the ganache has cooled, add the frosting to your cookies, spreading it so that there is a small dip or divot in the frosting towards the center of each cookie. This is to hold the ganache.
- Use a small spoon to carefully spoon a bit of the ganache onto each cookie.
- Set the cookies in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to set.
- Chop the mint candies roughly, and then add to the cookies.
Notes
- Do not overmix or the cookies can come out tough.Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chilling the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Keep an eye on the cookies closely as they bake. They should be set on top and lightly browned on the edges.
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Very good and a fun cookie.