Get ready to experience a mouthwatering sensation that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! These Mint Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are not just another ordinary cookie – they're a decadent chocolate explosion that combines rich, velvety cocoa with a refreshing hint of mint. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at your next gathering, these cookies are so irresistible, you'll want to hide the entire batch just for yourself!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted – this is crucial for achieving the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients, as this can make your cookies tough.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes to ensure even baking.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra mint flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the wet ingredients.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
- For best results, use high-quality chocolate chips and cocoa powder.
- If you prefer softer cookies, slightly underbake them and let them set on the baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 36g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg
