Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies
Make Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies in minutes! Fudgy, minty, and perfectly sweet - a simple recipe for irresistible homemade cookies.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box dark chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz.)
- ¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup salted butter melted (1 stick)
- 1 cup mint baking chips
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 or 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix and cocoa powder until combined.1 box dark chocolate cake mix, ¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- Add the eggs and melted butter. Stir until a soft, smooth dough forms.2 large eggs, ½ cup salted butter
- Fold in the mint and milk chocolate chips until evenly distributed.1 cup mint baking chips, ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- Use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 1 ½ inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie slightly with your hand or the bottom of a clean glass.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops appear slightly wrinkled.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 7-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
- Keep away from direct sunlight or heat to prevent melting.
♨️ REHEATING
- Warm cookies in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for a freshly baked taste.
- You can also reheat a few cookies at 300°F for about 3 minutes in the oven.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months.
- Separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.
- Do not overbake - cookies continue to set as they cool.
- Add a few extra mint chips on top before baking for a bakery-style look.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Air fryer: Bake at 320°F for 5-6 minutes, checking for doneness halfway through.
- Convection oven: Reduce temperature to 325°F and bake for 7-9 minutes.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Keep leftover cookies in an airtight container.
- Enjoy them as is, or crumble them into ice cream for a fun dessert topping.
📝 NOTES
- Swap out the chip flavors for different combinations, like white chocolate or butterscotch.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Try adding a few drops of peppermint extract for a stronger mint flavor.
- These chocolate mint cookies stay soft for days and make a beautiful addition to holiday cookie trays.
- Try drizzling melted chocolate on top for an extra decadent touch.
- This recipe also works great as a base for brownie-like cookie bars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
