Double chocolate mint cookies –There’s something truly indulgent about baking cookies, especially when they bring together the rich flavors of chocolate and the refreshing touch of mint. Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Double Chocolate Mint Cookies that will surely become a favorite in your home. Let’s dive right into this delicious treat!
Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
These cookies are a lover’s dream, combining the deep, rich flavor of chocolate with the cool, uplifting taste of mint. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a party or just an afternoon pick-me-up!
Ingredients
To create these scrumptious cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips (or chocolate mint pieces)
Instructions
Follow these steps to make your delicious Double Chocolate Mint Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delicious Double Chocolate Mint Cookies with a cup of your favorite hot beverage. They’re perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself—after all, who can resist a warm, gooey cookie?