Description
Indulge in soft and chewy Chocolate Mint Cookies, perfectly infused with a refreshing mint flavor. These delightful cookies are topped with melted mint chocolate chips and optional crushed candy canes, making them a festive treat for any occasion. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a sweet everyday snack, these cookies are sure to impress with their rich chocolatey goodness and minty twist.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
For the Topping:
1/2 cup mint chocolate chips, melted
1/4 cup crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the melted mint chocolate chips over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes, if using. Allow the topping to set before serving.
Notes
For a more intense mint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract slightly.
Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for the best creaming results.
Chill the dough if it’s too soft to handle or if the cookies spread too much during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 180 kcal
