Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of mint and chocolate with these Mint Chocolate Double Delights cookies. They are perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips or chopped Andes mints
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and peppermint extracts and mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra minty flavor, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted mint chocolate or sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
