Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these Chocolate Mint Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup green mint chips or chopped mint chocolate (optional)
For the topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for melting)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (for melting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips and mint chips (if using).
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional topping: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) together in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or dip the edges into the chocolate for a decorative touch.
- Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense mint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract or use mint chocolate chips instead of regular semisweet chocolate chips.
- If you prefer a softer, chewier cookie, reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
