Mint Chocolate Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These mint chocolate cookies are one of my favorite treats to whip up on a lazy afternoon. The combination of cool peppermint and rich chocolate is absolutely irresistible, and the best part is they come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish. Dark chocolate chips are packed with antioxidants that make these cookies feel a little less guilty, and since most ingredients are pantry staples, you won't need a special trip to the store. Whether you're baking for a gathering or simply craving something homemade, this recipe delivers impressive results with minimal fuss.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150 gramsgranulated sugar
- 100 gramsunsalted butter
- 100 gramschocolate chips
- 1 teaspoonpeppermint extract
- 2unsalted eggs
- 50 gramsunsalted butter, softened
- 20 gramsconfectioners' sugar
- 5 millilitersgreen food coloring
- 5 gramssalt
- 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the peppermint extract and mix until combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 6
Fold in the chocolate chips and confectioners' sugar.
- 7
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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