Description
Chewy Chocolate Mint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich dark chocolate with a refreshing hint of mint. Perfect for satisfying late-night cravings or impressing guests at gatherings, these cookies offer a soft and chewy center with a crisp edge. The enticing aroma that fills your kitchen while baking will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later—either way, they are irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and mint extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft; cool slightly 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: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg