Description
Mint Chocolate Cookies are a delicious treat combining mint flavor with chocolate. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed mint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and peppermint extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed mint candies.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Adjust mint flavor by adding more or less peppermint extract.
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mint Chocolate Cookies