Chocolate Mint Cookies
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3 tablespoons milk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Andes mint baking chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla, and mix on low until well combined.2 large eggs, 3 tablespoons milk, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon espresso powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until no dry streaks remain.
- Use a spatula to fold in the Andes mint chips and chocolate chunks. Cover, and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.1 cup Andes mint baking chips, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Scoop out 1-2 tablespoon size balls of cookie dough, and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are almost set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm at room temperature. See post for storage options.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 chocolate mint cookies. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mint Cookies
Serving Size
2 cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
424
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
75
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
52
mg
17
%
Sodium
325
mg
14
%
Potassium
197
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
39
g
43
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
394
IU
8
%
Calcium
69
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
