Description
Chocolate Mint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a refreshing mint twist. Perfect for chilly afternoons or festive gatherings, these cookies are quick to make, taking under 30 minutes from start to finish. With their soft, chewy texture and visually appealing appearance, they’re sure to impress family and friends. Get ready for a cookie experience that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and mint extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; the edges should be firm while the centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg