Indulge in the perfect combination of mint and chocolate with these thick, chewy cookies. Packed with chocolate chips and infused with a hint of mint flavor, these cookies are a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these thick mint chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot cocoa!
