Grasshopper Sugar CookiesRecipe preview on Faxo
Recipe

Description
These are the absolute perfection of sugar cookies. They are crispy chocolate cookies on the outside and chewy on the inside. They will be a big hit, covered with a fluffy mint frosting and decorated with a rich mint-chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 1 c. butter, softened
- ¾ c. vegetable oil
- 1¾ c. sugar, divided
- ¾ c. powdered sugar
- 3 T. water
- 2 eggs
- 1 T. vanilla
- 5½ c. flour
- 1 c. cocoa powder
- ½ t. baking soda
- ¾ t. cream of tartar
- 1 t. salt
- Frosting:
- 1 c. butter, at room temperature
- 4-5 c. powdered sugar
- 1 t. pure mint extract
- optional: 4-5 drops green food coloring
- Drizzle:
- ⅓ c. Andes mint candies, unwrapped or Andes baking "chips" found near the chocolate chips in some stores
Steps
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, vegetable oil, 1½ c. sugar, powdered sugar, water, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; chill 30 minutes.
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