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Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons

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Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons are tender, bite-sized chocolate cookies made with cream cheese for a rich, soft texture, and topped with a refreshing peppermint glaze. Perfect for holiday trays, gifting, or an after-dinner treat.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (for frosting)
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • Mini chocolate chips or festive sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place them on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Gently flatten each dough ball slightly using your fingers or the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft. Do not overbake.
  9. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk or cream in a small bowl until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
  11. Spoon or pipe a small amount of frosting onto the center of each cooled cookie.
  12. Garnish with mini chocolate chips or sprinkles before the frosting sets, if desired.

Notes

Chill the dough briefly if it feels too soft to handle.Let the frosting fully set before stacking or storing.You can freeze the cookies unfrosted and decorate later.Skip the food coloring for a natural white mint glaze.Store with wax paper between layers to avoid smudging frosting.

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