Description
Discover an irresistible fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing mint in these easy-to-make Chocolate Mint Cookies. Featuring soft, chewy centers and slightly crisp edges, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to craft a perfectly balanced treat that suits every occasion. Fully customizable for dietary preferences, these cookies offer melty pockets of chocolate and vibrant mint flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil/vegan butter for vegan option)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips, or high-quality dark chocolate chips)
- Optional: crushed peppermint candies for garnish or mix-in
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Station: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This step ensures that all dry elements are evenly distributed in the dough later.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy and light in color—this adds airiness that helps give your cookies a great texture.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mint extracts. These liquids infuse the dough with their amazing flavors.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution for melty bites throughout your cookies.
- Portion and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges appear set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack, so they firm up perfectly without losing moisture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter: Softened butter blends better with sugar for a fluffier dough texture.
- Don’t overbake: Remove cookies from oven when they still look slightly underdone; they’ll finish cooking as they cool.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to control spreading and intensify flavor.
- Measure cocoa powder carefully using the spoon-and-level method to avoid a dense, bitter cookie.
- Choose quality vanilla and mint extracts for the most authentic and fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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