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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich flavor of cocoa and espresso powder with the refreshing taste of mint from candy-coated chocolates and chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup mint M&M candies
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when your dough is ready to bake.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined, providing a creamy base for your dough.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which adds richness and enhances the flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms, making sure all dry ingredients are fully mixed in.
  5. Fold in Chocolate and Candy: Gently stir in the mint M&M candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand to evenly distribute the add-ins without overworking the dough.
  6. Portion the Dough: Use a large cookie scoop to drop 12 evenly sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. This helps ensure uniform baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies for exactly 10 minutes. They may look slightly underdone when you take them out, but they will continue to set as they cool, resulting in a chewy texture.
  8. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely before serving.
  9. Store: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven to keep them chewy.
  • Using a stand mixer makes mixing easier but you can use a hand mixer or mix by hand if necessary.
  • For a more intense mint flavor, you can substitute mint extract for vanilla extract, using 1 teaspoon mint extract.
  • Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.

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