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Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate Mint Cookies
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These Chocolate Mint Cookies combine the rich, comforting flavor of cocoa with a refreshing hint of peppermint to create soft, chewy treats filled with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and can be customized to suit various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (or coconut oil for vegan version)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan version)
  • 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • Optional: green food coloring, a few drops

Add-ins

  • ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • Optional variations: white chocolate chips, chopped peppermint candies, cinnamon or chili powder pinch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps achieve a soft and chewy cookie texture.
  3. Add Egg and Peppermint Extract: Beat in the egg followed by the peppermint extract. Add green food coloring here if using and mix until the dough is evenly tinted.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough for melty chocolate pockets.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to control spreading and deepen the flavors.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges look set but centers remain slightly soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
  • Chill the dough to control cookie spread and enhance flavor fusion.
  • Measure flour properly by spooning and leveling to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
  • Choose good quality cocoa powder for the richest chocolate flavor.
  • Try combining peppermint extract with a touch of vanilla for extra depth.
  • Slightly underbake cookies if you prefer softer texture as they firm up while cooling.

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