Description
Indulge in these delightful Refreshing Mint Chocolate Chunk Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of chocolate and mint flavors. Soft, chewy, and garnished with fresh mint leaves, these cookies are a must-try treat for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- 1 cup mint chocolate chunks
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks and mint chocolate chunks.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional chocolate chunks if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
- For a stronger mint flavor, consider adding a bit more peppermint extract.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg