Description

These Chocolate Mint Cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves a classic dessert. With a rich chocolate base and refreshing mint flavor, this simple recipe combines butter, sugar, and cocoa for a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself. Bake up a batch of these easy, homemade cookies!

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (85 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups (480 g) confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2-3 drops green gel food coloring
1 ⅓ cups (8 ounces / 243 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a mixer until fluffy.
Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Use a tablespoon scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, keeping cookies at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set, but the centers look slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for better mixing.
Adjust the green gel food coloring to achieve the desired mint shade.
Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 125mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg