Easy Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies
Easy Grasshopper Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and refreshing mint. Whipped up in no time using simple ingredients, these vibrant green treats are perfect for any occasion—from parties to cozy nights in. Each bite delivers a gooey, sweet surprise that will transport you back to carefree childhood days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: a few drops of green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and mint extract. Add green food coloring if desired.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie - approx. 30g
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cake mix flavors or add nuts and sprinkles for unique variations. For softer cookies, slightly underbake them. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.