Chocolate Mint Cookies: The Best Treat for Your Sweet Cravings
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and mint with these irresistible cookies, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set but still soft.
- Allow to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For an extra minty flavor, add crushed peppermint candies on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mint Cookies, Dessert, Baking