Description
These Mint Brownie Cookies combine the rich, fudgy flavor of brownies with refreshing mint chocolate chips for a delightful twist. Soft centers and slightly crisp edges make these cookies a perfect treat for chocolate and mint lovers, great for any occasion or as an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
Topping (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, providing a good base for the cookie dough.
- Add Cocoa and Vanilla: Mix in the unsweetened cocoa powder and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined, adding rich chocolate flavor to the dough.
- Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next to create a smooth, cohesive batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which could toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Mint Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mint chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula, ensuring they’re evenly spread throughout the dough for bursts of minty sweetness.
- Scoop Dough: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cookie edges are set but the centers remain soft, achieving a fudgy brownie-like texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Dusting: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar as a finishing touch for added sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake to keep the centers soft and fudgy.
- For stronger mint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the dough.
- Mint chocolate chips can be substituted with regular chocolate chips if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Powdered sugar dusting is optional but adds a nice decorative touch.
