Mint Chocolate Cookies: A Delightful Treat for Every Occasion
When it comes to delightful desserts, few things can compare to the blissful combination of mint and chocolate. Mint Chocolate Cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, with their rich chocolaty goodness perfectly balanced by a refreshing minty flavor. Did you know that the delightful pairing of mint and chocolate has been around since the 19th century? It’s a classic that has captivated dessert lovers for generations! Not only are these cookies irresistibly delicious, but they’re also surprisingly simple to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup Andes mint piece
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Fold in the Andes mint pieces.
- Using a tablespoon, drop dough portions onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.