Best 4 Chocolate Mint Cookies I Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with our collection of delectable chocolate mint cookies! These treats are a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, offering a delightful symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you prefer classic chocolate mint cookies, gluten-free variations, or even a hint of peppermint, we have a recipe to satisfy every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these minty chocolate wonders.

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MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Calling all mint chocolate lovers! These amazing and easy mint chocolate chip cookies are a favorite for any time of the year, but because of their bright green color they are especially perfect to bake for Christmas, St. Patrick's day, or another green-themed event! Keep things simple by mixing up the cookie dough from a bag of classic Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix before adding in the chocolate and mint. Remember to pick up green food coloring along with your creme de menthe baking chips and mint extract to transform this classic sugar dough into delightfully festive and deliciously minty cookies. Keep this recipe on hand for the next time you are baking a treat to celebrate one of your favorite holidays or for those times when you are just in the mood for a deliciously decadent mint chocolate chip dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
6 to 8 drops green food color
1 egg
1 cup creme de menthe baking chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips and chocolate chunks.
  • Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm or cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g

THE BEST MINT CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Tender cookies with milk chocolate chips and peppermint extract.

Provided by MIZBRAND

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ teaspoons peppermint extract
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, dry milk, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon. Finally, fold in the milk chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 61.9 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CONTEST-WINNING CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES



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My dad sandwiches mint patties between two tender chocolate cookies to create these chewy treats. The blend of chocolate and mint is a big hit at our house. Best of all, these cookies are easy and fun to make. -Christina Burbage, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 32 sandwich cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
32 chocolate-covered thin mints

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture, beating until well combined. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes or until puffy and tops are cracked. Invert half of the cookies onto wire racks. Immediately place a mint patty on each, then top with remaining cookies. Press lightly to seal. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES



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Of all my cookie recipes, these are my family's favorites. When they're given a choice between them and store-bought mint cookies, these win hands down.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies, halved

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and water; cook over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chips until melted. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks. Immediately place half of a mint candy on each cookie. Let stand until candy begins to melt; spread with a knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use good-quality chocolate and mint extract. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These chocolate mint cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet and minty treat, give these cookies a try!

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