Fudgy Mint Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
This recipe makes delicious no-bake cookies with a fudgy chocolate base and a refreshing mint layer.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
For the Mint Layer
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)
For the Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in oats, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined. Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool.
- For the mint layer, mix powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and food coloring until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies.
- For the chocolate drizzle, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together. Drizzle over mint layer once set.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.