Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these chewy and decadent Chocolate Mint Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year!

Ingredients

Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped Andes mint candies or mint chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and extracts: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped mint candies.
Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a more intense mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1½ teaspoons.
You can substitute mint chocolate chips for Andes candies if desired.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.