Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips or chopped mint chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture to form dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips and mint chocolate pieces.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough for thicker cookies if desired.
- Do not overbake to keep centers soft.
- Adjust peppermint extract carefully to avoid overpowering flavor.
- Use dark or white chocolate chips for variation.
- Top with crushed mint candy for a festive touch.
- Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
