Decadent Fudgy Mint Chocolate No-bake Cookies (Print version)

Chewy cocoa-oat no-bake cookies topped with cool mint frosting and a smooth chocolate layer.

# Ingredients:

For the chocolate oat cookies

01 - 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
02 - 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 3 1/2 cups (315 g) quick oats
08 - 2 cups (170 g) unsweetened shredded coconut

For the mint frosting

09 - 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon milk, plus more if needed
12 - 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract or peppermint extract
13 - 1 to 2 drops green food coloring, optional

For the chocolate topping

14 - 3/4 cup (128 g) semisweet chocolate chips
15 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
16 - 1 tablespoon milk

# Instructions:

01 - Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Clear enough refrigerator space for both pans.
02 - In a large pot, combine butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Bring to a full boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, then boil for 1 minute.
03 - Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in vanilla, salt, quick oats, and coconut until the mixture is evenly coated and thick.
04 - Drop the mixture into 24 mounds on the lined pans. Flatten the tops slightly with the back of a spoon, then refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.
05 - Beat softened butter, powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, mint extract, and food coloring if using until smooth. Add a few drops of milk if needed for a spreadable texture.
06 - Spread a thin layer of mint frosting over each chilled cookie. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes so the frosting firms up.
07 - Melt chocolate chips, butter, and milk in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes, then spread over the mint layer. Chill until set.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served chilled for clean layers and a firm chocolate top.
02 - Use quick oats for the neatest fudgy texture.
03 - Freeze with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.

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