Get ready to experience a mind-blowing fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing mint that will transform your ordinary cookie routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure! These Chocolate Mint Candy Cookies are not just another sweet treat – they're a decadent journey of flavor that will have your taste buds dancing and your family begging for more. With a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture and intense chocolate-mint goodness, these cookies are about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mint chocolate candies, chopped
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, white sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure no lumps remain.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roughly chop the mint chocolate candies into small, uneven pieces.
- Fold the chopped mint chocolate candies into the cookie dough using a spatula, distributing them evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet 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 for the perfect cookie texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper, richer chocolate flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough – this can lead to tough cookies.
- Chop mint chocolate candies into uneven pieces for varied texture and flavor distribution.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Watch cookies carefully in the last few minutes of baking – they should look slightly underdone in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra mint intensity, you can add a small amount of peppermint extract to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture.
- These cookies freeze wonderfully – make a double batch and save some for later!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg
