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Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate Mint Cookies
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Delight in soft, chewy Chocolate Mint Cookies where rich cocoa pairs perfectly with refreshing peppermint. Easy to make and customizable, these cookies offer a classic chocolate-mint flavor ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
  • Optional: ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution throughout the cookies.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes, creating a creamy base for a tender cookie.
  4. Add eggs and peppermint: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the peppermint extract, which will infuse each bite with that refreshing mint flavor we love.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredient blend into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which keeps the cookies soft.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and optional peppermint candies: Gently fold in chocolate chips or chunks and crushed peppermint candies if using, ensuring every cookie will have pockets of rich chocolate and mint crunch.
  7. Scoop and bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
  8. Cool and enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack so they finish setting and stay perfectly chewy.

Notes

  • Room temperature butter ensures the fats cream properly with sugar for optimum texture.
  • Don’t over-mix to keep cookies tender, not tough.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes reduces spreading and intensifies flavor.
  • Use quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Add peppermint extract sparingly to avoid overpowering the cookies.

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