Mint Chocolate Cookies Flavor and Texture Insights

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the peppermint extract until thoroughly combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
7. Gently press a few crushed peppermint candies on top of each cookie for extra flavor and festive touch.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.