Cool Chocolate Treats (Print Format)

Fast and simple chocolate cookies from cake mix, topped with mint-flavored buttercream and smooth chocolate ganache for mint lovers.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
02 - 1 teaspoon mint extract.
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar.
04 - 1 box (15.25 oz) of chocolate cake mix.
05 - 1/2 cup canola oil.
06 - 2 large eggs.
07 - Green food dye.
08 - 1/3 cup heavy cream.
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
11 - 2 to 4 tablespoons of heavy cream.

# Steps:

01 - Turn the oven on and set it to 350°F.
02 - Cover baking trays with parchment paper.
03 - Combine eggs, oil, and cake mix in a bowl.
04 - Place 2-tablespoon balls of dough onto the trays.
05 - Pop them in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
06 - Let them cool on the sheet for a bit, then move them to a rack.
07 - Whip together the butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, mint flavoring, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream.
08 - Stir in the green food coloring.
09 - Add more cream if needed for a softer texture.
10 - Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies.
11 - Heat 1/3 cup of cream and pour it over your chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute.
12 - Whisk the cream and chocolate until smooth and shiny.
13 - Allow the ganache to cool for 10-15 minutes.
14 - Layer the ganache over the frosted cookies gently.
15 - Give them time to set before enjoying them.

# Tips:

01 - These cookies are super simple thanks to cake mix.
02 - You can freeze them for up to 3 months.