Fudgy Mint Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
Cookies:
½ c butter
2 c sugar
¾ c milk
1 tbsp cocoa
1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
2½ cups quick cooking oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Frosting:
½ c butter, room temperature
1 c icing sugar
1 tbsp milk
½ tsp mint extract
green food coloring
Ganache:
¾ c semisweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp butter
Directions
*Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper
*In a large pot, combine butter, milk, sugar and cocoa
*Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, and boil 2 minutes
*Add oats, pudding mix, and coconut - Stir to combine
*Drop into 24 spoonfuls onto wax paper
*Refrigerate until set
*Meanwhile, make the frosting
*To a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer), add butter, icing sugar and milk and beat until creamy and blended
*Add in mint extract and food coloring
*If necessary, add an extra tbsp sugar or milk to achieve the right consistency -- you do not want the icing runny
*Remove cookies from the fridge and spread with frosting
*Return to the fridge to let the frosting set
Ganache:
*In a small pot, combine chocolate, milk and butter over very low heat
*Cook and stir constantly until chocolate is smooth
*Set aside to cool 5-10 minutes
*Spread on cooled cookies, and return to the refrigerator to allow chocolate to set
*Because they are slightly gooey, I like to store them in the fridge or freezer with wax paper between layers so they don't stick together
