Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate mint candy, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix it into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate mint candy and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For variations, consider swapping chocolate mint candies with crushed peppermint candies for an intensified mint flavor or use dark chocolate for richer taste. Gluten-free options are available by replacing all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg