Best 12 The Best Mint Chocolate Cookies Recipes

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If you are looking for a delightful and delectable treat, look no further than the classic mint chocolate cookie. With its perfect blend of refreshing mint and rich chocolate, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect batch of mint chocolate cookies that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES I



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This is a melt in your mouth chocolate cookie that has a chocolate mint frosting. It's delicious and it's easy!

Provided by Susan Black

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup butter
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
36 chocolate mint wafer candies

Steps:

  • In a large pan over low heat, cook butter, sugar and water until butter is melted. Add chocolate chips and stir until partially melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until chocolate is completely melted. Pour into a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes to cool off slightly.
  • At high speed, beat in eggs, one at a time into chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, beating until blended. Chill dough about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 8-10 minutes. While cookies are baking unwrap mints and divide each in half. When cookies are brought out of the oven, put 1/2 mint on top of each cookie. Let the mint sit for up to 5 minutes until melted, then spread the mint on top of the cookie. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 222 mg, Sugar 39 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

CRISPY CHOCOLATE-MINT COOKIES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield about 45 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon peppermint extract, optional

Steps:

  • Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla and peppermint extract if using, and beat until just combined. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead several times with your hands to bring the dough together. Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate to chill slightly, about 10 minutes (or refrigerate half the dough and freeze the other half for later use).
  • Generously dust a work surface with flour. Place one half of the dough on top and dust with more flour. Roll out into a round slightly less than 1/4-inch thick and about 14 inches in diameter, adding a little more flour as necessary to prevent sticking. If the dough cracks, press it back together with your fingers and smooth with the rolling pin. Use a 2 1/2- to 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Transfer the cookies one of the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1/2 inch between each cookie. Gather the scraps and refrigerate. Repeat with the second half of the dough.
  • Bake, rotating the position of the baking sheets halfway through, until slightly puffed and a shade darker on the underside, about 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely (the cookies will crisp as they cool).
  • Gather all of the dough scraps together and roll out in the same manner. Cut out cookies and bake. Discard any remaining scraps.

OUTRAGEOUS CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES



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Similar to a brownie in texture, this pleasantly chewy cookie mimics the flavors of the Girl Scouts' beloved Thin Mints. (Maybe you'll want to rename these delicious morsels Thick Mints.) -Tina Cowan, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
36 mint Andes candies, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt bittersweet chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in semisweet chocolate chips and candies., Drop by teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINT-TOPPED CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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This recipe from my neighbor combines two of my favorite flavors. A cake mix makes them quick to fix.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 40 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
Confectioners' sugar
40 chocolate-covered thin mints

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, shortening, eggs and water. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch. Place a mint on each cookie; remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

15 OUTSTANDING CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIE RECIPES



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Chocolate combined with mint can make for some outstanding cookie recipes, and we've scoured through the best out there for you to try for yourself!

Provided by Jess Smith

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 15

Chocolate Mint Cookies - Two Sisters (twosisterscrafting.com)
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - BettyCrocker.com
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies - Celebrating Sweets
Homemade Mint Chocolate Milano Cookies - Jessica Gavin
Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies - Boston Girl Bakes
Mint chocolate cookies recipe - BBC Food
Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies Recipe | Allrecipes
Mint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies - Marsha's Baking Addiction
Chocolate Mint Penguin Stained Glass Cookies Recipe - Eats Amazing.
Chocolate, Mint u0026 Buckwheat Cookies | Community Recipes | Nigella's Recipes
Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (foodiebaker.com)
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie (tidymom.net)
Mint Chocolate Cookies | RecipeLion.com
Gluten-free Mint Chocolate Cookies Recipe (vegan/dairy-free)
Grasshopper Mint Cookies - Chef in Training (chef-in-training.com)

Steps:

  • Pick a recipe from the list above
  • Click the recipe name and visit the website
  • Collect the ingredients and cook the food
  • Enjoy - don't forget to leave a review

Nutrition Facts :

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE AND MINT COOKIES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet (60-percent) chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 4.67-ounce package chocolate mint thins, such as Andes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Position one rack in the center of the oven and one rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the chocolate and butter in a small bowl and place over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons water and vanilla to blend in a separate large bowl. Stir in the dry ingredients and fold in the cooled chocolate using a rubber spatula. Fold in chocolate mint pieces. Chill dough to firm slightly, 10 minutes.
  • Using a 1/4 cup to measure, drop 6 mounds of batter onto each baking sheet, spacing apart. Put one sheet on the center rack in the oven, and one on the bottom rack.
  • Bake cookies 9 minutes. Switch the baking sheets (top to bottom) and bake the cookies until slightly puffed and dry looking with some small cracks on top, 9 to 10 minutes longer. Cool completely on the baking sheets (cookies may deflate slightly as they cool).

MINTY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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These taste like a hybrid of a chocolate chip cookie and a Girl Scouts Thin Mint®. I like to make these the week leading up to Christmas as a change from traditional holiday cookies.

Provided by tehooper

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ⅔ cups mint chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat eggs into butter mixture until well incorporated.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a bowl; gradually add to creamed butter mixture, beating until dough is well blended. Fold chocolate chips into dough. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set in the middle, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 112.3 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

SOFT CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES



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If you don't care for crisp cookies that crumble when you take a bite, give this soft variety a try. No one can resist the fudgy, minty flavor. -Kristin Vincent, Orem, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. In a bowl, beat sugars and egg; add buttermilk and peppermint extract. Beat in chocolate mixture. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture. Let stand for 15 minutes or until dough becomes firmer., Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g 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.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES



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This is a simple cookie that my family loves.

Provided by Paula Jo

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 33m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups butter, softened
4 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together, butter, sugar and eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients. Blend well.
  • Drop by teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-9 minutes. Cookies will be soft. Cool about 1 minute on cookie sheet then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Recipe Variation: For a different flavor, omit peppermint extract and use a total of 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Also substitute peanut butter flavored chips for the chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 88.2 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

Helpful tips for making the delectable Mint Chocolate Cookies:

- To ensure perfectly chilled and firm butter, place it in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes beforehand. This step is particularly important as it helps achieve a smooth and cohesive texture in the resulting cookies. - When sifting both the powdered and unsweetened cocoa powders, incorporate a small strainer or sifter with a fine-meshed screen. By doing this, you're eliminating any potential clumps to ensure a smooth and even texture in your cookies. - The chilling process for the Mint Chocolate Cookies is necessary to allow the flavors to deepen and settle, as well as to aid in handling and scooping of the actual cookies. You'll need a minimum of 30 minutes in the freezer before the cookies are ready to be baked. - For an even more pronounced and enjoyable chocolate experience, consider incorporating a few ounces of white chocolate or semi-dark chocolate into the cookies before they're baked. This will create a delightful and well-balanced symphony of chocolate flavors. - Serving the cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream accentuates the richness of the dark chocolate and the refreshing coolness of the peppermint. This combination will create an unforgettable and luscious dessert experience.

Conclusion:

These delectable Mint Chocolate Cookies captivate with their enticing combination of rich, decadent chocolate and a refreshing minty coolness, making them a true treat for anyone with a sweet craving. By meticulously following the recipe and utilizing the tips provided, you can easily create these cookies in the comfort of your own kitchen. These confections are perfect for a variety of settings, whether it's a special occasion, a friendly get-together, or as a delightful treat to enjoy on your own. So, indulge in the pleasure of these delectable morsels and relish each heavenly bit!

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