Mint Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Description:
Sifted powdered sugar delicately dusted over these indulgent mint chocolate cookies not only adds a festive touch but also invites a delightful kitchen project for the little ones to engage in. These delightful treats, sourced from Bon Appétit, are a perfect addition to your dessert repertoire, especially during the holiday season. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes and a total time of 33 minutes, these cookies are a quick and easy solution for your sweet cravings.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars
- Review Count: 6 reviews
- Calories per Serving: 88.5
- Fat Content: 4.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 19mg
- Sodium Content: 58.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 7.4g
- Protein Content: 1.2g
- Recipe Yield: 48 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the unsalted butter and sugar until they are well blended and creamy in texture.
- Incorporate eggs and peppermint extract: Add the large eggs and peppermint extract to the butter-sugar mixture and continue beating until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the mixture, beating continuously until a smooth dough forms.
- Form dough into balls: Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Arrange on baking sheets: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten the dough: Gently flatten each dough ball to form 1 1/2-inch rounds, ensuring they are of uniform thickness.
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 13 minutes, or until the edges begin to firm up while the center still appears soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to racks: Carefully transfer the cookies from the baking sheets to wire racks and let them cool completely before serving.
- Storage: These cookies can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Serving Suggestions:
- Enjoy these mint chocolate cookies with a glass of cold milk for a classic pairing that never fails to delight.
- Serve them as a sweet treat at holiday gatherings, or pack them in decorative boxes to give as homemade gifts to friends and family.
- For an extra indulgent touch, sandwich a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream between two cookies to create irresistible ice cream sandwiches.
Additional Notes:
- The festive appeal of these cookies can be enhanced by sifting powdered sugar over them once they have cooled completely, adding a snowy finish that’s perfect for Christmas celebrations.
- Get the kids involved in the kitchen by letting them assist with shaping the dough into balls and flattening them before baking, making this recipe a fun and interactive family activity.
