Description
Chewy Chocolate Mint Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balance rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors. These cookies have a soft, chewy texture and are topped with a glossy chocolate drizzle, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or hosting a casual gathering, these cookies will surely impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- 3. Cream butter with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- 4. Beat in the egg and mint extract until combined.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- 6. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- 7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
- 9. Cool on pans for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg