Grandma's Chocolate Mint Cookies

Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Grandma's Chocolate Mint Cookies, a heavenly combination of rich cocoa, creamy semisweet chocolate chips, and refreshing bursts of cool mint. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are crafted with a touch of peppermint extract and studded with vibrant mint chips or Andes mint baking chips for an irresistible flavor duo. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields 24 cookies, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, gifting, or simply satisfying your chocolate-mint cravings. Baked to perfection in under 10 minutes and easy to freeze, these decadent treats are a timeless favorite that promises to delight cookie lovers of all ages.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup mint chips or Andes mint baking chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.

Step 6

Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and mint chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve the cookies warm, at room temperature, or store them in an airtight container for up to a week. They also freeze well for future enjoyment!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1468.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5912.9

Total Fat 256.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 164.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 1540.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 933.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.6g	0%
Total Sugars 585.3g
Protein 93.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 589.4mg	0%
Iron 53.4mg	0%
Potassium 4295.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 58.2%