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Chewy-Chocolate Mint Cookies

These chewy cookies feature a fudgy center and vibrant mint flavor, making them a perfect treat for chocolate-mint lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Weigh for best consistency.
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Use for pure chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened but not greasy-warm.
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar Can reduce by 1-2 tablespoons for lower sugar.
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg Room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5-1 teaspoon peppermint extract Start small and taste the dough.
Chocolate
  • 1-1.5 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate Use dark chocolate (60-70%) for best results.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light. Add egg and vanilla, then stir in peppermint extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate.
  5. Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it seems soft.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked.
  3. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For freezer-friendly cookies, portion dough into balls and flash-freeze. Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best flavor.

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