DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES

Double Chocolate Mint Cookies image

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

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Ingredients

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