Chocolate Mint Cookies
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Chocolate Mint Cookies
Description
These Chocolate Mint Cookies start by creaming softened butter and sugar, then mixing in eggs and vanilla to create a fluffy batter. The addition of unsweetened cocoa powder provides a deep chocolate flavor balanced by the sweet mint chips incorporated throughout the dough. Baking at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes yields cookies that are tender inside with a subtle crispness at the edges.
The butter lends richness and moisture, while the baking soda ensures a slight lift and softness. The mint chips distribute mint flavor evenly and the practice of placing extra chips atop each dough ball before baking creates an appealing look and accentuates the mint taste upon biting in.
This recipe is suitable for preparing ahead by refrigerating or freezing cookie dough balls, then baking when desired. Once baked, cookies keep well stored in airtight containers at room temperature for several days or can be frozen for longer preservation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mint chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until fluffy.
- Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.
- Fold in mint chips.
- Scoop cookies out onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Notes
- Place 5 extra mint chips on top of each cookie dough ball before baking for a decorative and flavorful finish.
- Cookie dough can be refrigerated for 1-2 days or frozen for baking later, maintaining freshness.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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