Description
A festive and delicious chocolate mint cookie, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
- Green sanding sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in mint chocolate chips.
- If using, place green sanding sugar in a small bowl. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, then roll in sugar to coat. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.