Chocolate Mint Cookies
These delightful chocolate mint cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with a refreshing hint of mint, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Dry ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extract.
Mixing
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set but still soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra soft cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Use parchment paper to line baking sheets for easier clean-up.