Description
A delightful combination of mint and chocolate in a soft, chewy cookie that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Andes mints, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped Andes mints.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.