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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies on a tray.
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Mint Chocolate Cookies (SO Rich and Fudgy)

This incredible Mint Chocolate Cookies with rich dark chocolate mint flavor and brownie-like chewiness. A fan fav recipe for 10+ years!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Mint Cookies, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, Mint Chocolate Cookies
Servings: 36
Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp pure peppermint extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes on medium speed). Beat in eggs and peppermint extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to mixer bowl and beat until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Form dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies 6 minutes, then remove them from the oven, bang the pan firmly on the counter and press a few more chocolate chips or chunks into the centers. Continue baking until edges begin to firm but center still appears soft, about 3 more minutes. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes then transfer cookies to cooling rack.

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Notes

    • When you take the cookies out of the oven to add extra chocolate on top, first bang the pan on the counter to deflate them.
    • Press in chocolate chunks or chips and return the cookies to the oven.
    • You'll know they are done when the edges are dry and crackly.
    • As soon as they come out of the oven, use an overturned glass to re-shape the cookies into perfect circles (see video).
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    • Feel free to substitute the chocolate chips for chocolate chunks or better yet, chopped-up mint chocolate bars (dark chocolate only, milk chocolate will scorch).

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg