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Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

These Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies are a delightful treat! Soft, chewy, and bursting with minty chocolate goodness, they’re perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.75 cup Dutch processed cocoa
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Mint chocolate chips plus more for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions:
  1. 1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa. Set aside.
  4. 4. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. 5. Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
  6. 6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  7. 7. Fold in the Mint Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chips.
  8. 8. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them apart.
  9. 9. Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Freeze cookie dough balls for up to three months for easy baking.
  • Substitute mint chocolate chips with regular chocolate chips if desired.