These chocolate mint cookies are soft, fluffy, and so delicious! The addition of peppermint extract to the recipe gives them a wonderfully refreshing flavor that pairs perfectly with the chocolate chips. Plus, the frosting on top is irresistible. You'll love this recipe!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- The cookies are soft and fluffy and full of rich flavor.
- They have a delicious chocolate and mint flavor.
- Great for parties and gatherings or even St. Patrick's Day.
Ingredients
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- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- unsalted butter
- white granulated sugar
- large egg
- peppermint extract
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mint Frosting
- white frosting store made frosting works well
- peppermint extract
- 3-4 drops green food coloring add more drops if you want a darker color to the frosting
- mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer with the beaters attached, cream together unsalted butter and sugar in a medium bowl.
To the butter/sugar mixture, add egg and peppermint extract, mix well.
Add in all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda, combine until a soft dough forms.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Drop 8-10 large scoops of dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 12- 14 minutes. Begin checking cookies at 12 minutes. They should be soft to the touch.
Remove from oven and let cool for a minute. Then move them to a cooling rack to finish cooling before frosting.
Mint Frosting
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix the white frosting, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
- Use a knife to spread the frosting on each cookie. Top the frosting with mini chocolate chips.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
The cookies can be frozen after being baked in an airtight freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator when ready to eat.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough, overmixing can cause the cookies to become tough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour mix. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package for how to measure and mix.
Yes, you can bake the cookies, let them cool, and then store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can use a homemade frosting recipe or store-bought frosting. If you are using a homemade frosting recipe, make sure it is white and has a peppermint extract flavor.
No, peppermint extract has a slightly different flavor than mint extract. However, they can both be used interchangeably in this chocolate mint cookies recipe.
Variations
- Instead of chocolate chips, you can top these cookies with your crushed peppermint candies or chopped Andes mints.
- In place of frosting, these cookies taste delicious with a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwiched between two of these cookies.
- Chocolate Jimmie style sprinkles would look great on top of these easy cookies.
- White chocolate chips would look great mixed into the batter of these chewy chocolate cookies.
- Melt some semi sweet or dark chocolate and drizzle over the top of these frosted cookies for an even sweeter touch.
- Mint chocolate chips can be placed on top of these cookies for even more flare.
- Do you have leftover Thin Mint Cookies? Chop some up and put them on the top of these tasty cookies.
Serving Suggestions
- Slow cooker corned beef and cabbage is the perfect meal to serve with these chocolate mint cookies recipe.
- This Shamrock Shake is a festive and creamy treat that pairs well with these rich and chocolatey cookies.
- Irish Soda Bread is slightly sweet and makes a great accompaniment to these cookies.
- Another delicious treat are these mini grasshopper cheesecakes! So festive.
- If you are looking for an amazing over 21 beverage, try our Irish Coffee recipe! My Dad loved making these for our family.
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- Peanut butter blossom cookies are a classic cookie that the entire family is going to love.
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Chocolate Mint Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mint Frosting
- 1 cup white frosting store made frosting works well
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3-4 drops green food coloring add more drops if you want a darker color to the frosting
- 1 Tablespoon mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer with the beaters attached, cream together unsalted butter and sugar in a medium bowl.
- To the butter/sugar mixture, add egg and peppermint extract, mix well.
- Add in all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda, combine until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop 8-10 large scoops of dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 12- 14 minutes. Begin checking cookies at 12 minutes. They should be soft to the touch.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a minute. Then move them to a cooling rack to finish cooling before frosting.
Mint Frosting
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix the white frosting, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
- Use a knife to spread the frosting on each cookie. Top the frosting with mini chocolate chips.
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