These soft and fudgy chocolate mint cookies are a wonderful treat!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 9 minutesmins
Total Time 19 minutesmins
Servings 24cookies
Calories 244
Author Annalise
Ingredients
3/4cupunsalted butter(170 grams), at room temperature
1 1/2cupgranulated sugar(300 grams)
2large eggs
1teaspoonmint extract
2cupsall-purpose flour(240 grams)
2/3cupunsweetened cocoa powder(60 grams)
1teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupsemi-sweet chocolate(170 grams), chopped (see Notes)
1cupmint baking chips(200 grams), see Notes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium high speed until light and creamy, about 4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Add the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixer and mix until just combined.
Add the chocolate chips, if using.
Scoop by the rounded tablespoon onto the prepared sheet pan and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake until edges are crisp, about 8-9 minutes. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.
Notes
NOTES:
You can also use chocolate chunks or chocolate chips.