Double Chocolate Mint Cookies

Quick and easy to make, this recipe for double chocolate mint cookies is always a hit with kids and adults alike!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 33 mins
• Calories: 117 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together, butter, sugar and eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients. Blend well.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.