Description
Chocolate Mint Blossom Cookies perfectly blend rich chocolate and refreshing mint for a delightful treat that melts in your mouth. With a soft, chewy texture and the allure of chocolate chips, these cookies are ideal for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy nights at home. Their stunning appearance and irresistible flavor will surely impress everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla and peppermint extracts until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Transfer to wire racks to cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg