Quick Chocolate Mint Cookies – Easy & Crowd-Pleasing Dessert

It all started one snowy December evening, when I was rummaging through my kitchen, craving a sweet treat that combined chocolate and holiday cheer. Inspired by family baking traditions, I created these chocolate mint cookies — soft, fudgy, and infused with peppermint flavor. At Eminent Recipes, I love turning everyday ingredients into comforting, family-friendly dishes, and this cookie recipe is quick, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chocolate mint cookies are the ultimate combination of rich chocolate and cool mint flavor, perfect for both holidays and everyday indulgence. These cookies are quick to prepare, family-friendly, and customizable — add candy cane pieces, double chocolate chips, or a drizzle of white chocolate for extra flair. The soft, chewy texture makes them perfect for sharing, while the peppermint aroma fills your kitchen with festive charm. Easy chocolate mint cookies like these become a favorite for all ages.

Ingredients for This Recipe

To make perfect chocolate mint cookies, it’s essential to understand your ingredients. All-purpose flour and cocoa powder form a rich, tender base, while butter and sugars create the soft, chewy texture. Eggs bind the dough, and peppermint extract gives the cookies their signature refreshing flavor. Chocolate chips, candy canes, or white chocolate add extra indulgence, making these cookies customizable for holidays or everyday treats.

🛒 Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies):

For the Cookies:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract (or mint extract)
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional Festive Add-ins:
½ cup crushed candy canes for a minty crunch
¼ cup white chocolate chips for contrast

How to Make This Recipe

Making chocolate mint cookies is simple and satisfying. Start by preheating the oven and preparing your pans. Mixing dry ingredients separately ensures a tender cookie, while creaming butter with sugar creates a soft texture. Combine ingredients carefully, folding in chocolate chips and optional festive candy. Scoop evenly onto baking sheets and bake until the edges are set. The result is chewy, chocolatey, mint-infused cookies that are perfect for holidays, Christmas gifts, or cozy nights at home.

🛒 Steps:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract; mix well.
Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
Fold in chocolate chips and optional candy canes.
Scoop dough (2 tbsp each) onto baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers soft.
Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire racks.

Expert Cooking Tips

The key to perfect chocolate mint cookies is balancing texture and flavor. Slightly underbake cookies for soft centers. For extra minty flavor, adjust peppermint extract carefully — too much can overpower the chocolate. Use high-quality cocoa and chocolate chips for a rich, fudgy taste. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness. Customize with candy canes, white chocolate, or dark chocolate for extra indulgence, making these cookies perfect for Christmas or any special occasion.

💡 Expert Tips:
Underbake slightly for chewy cookies.
Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
Use high-quality cocoa and chocolate chips.
Store in airtight container with a slice of bread.
Add candy canes, white chocolate, or dark chocolate for customization.
Freeze cookie dough for up to 3 months for make-ahead convenience.

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These chocolate mint cookies are quick, easy, and perfect for family-friendly baking. Soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate and peppermint flavor, they’re ideal for Christmas, special occasions, or cozy weeknights. With customizable add-ins like candy canes or extra chocolate chips, everyone can enjoy a cookie made just for them. At Eminent Recipes, I focus on creating comforting, approachable, and delicious dishes, and these chocolate mint cookies are a festive favorite that will keep your kitchen smelling like holiday magic.

Chocolate Mint Cookies

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• Author: Savannah
• Total Time: ~40–45 minutes
• Yield: ~24 cookies
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Soft, chewy chocolate cookies infused with refreshing mint flavor, perfect for Christmas or any holiday season. Add candy cane pieces for a festive touch, or go double chocolate for a rich, indulgent treat reminiscent of Girl Scout Thin Mints.

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Ingredients

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🛒 Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies):

For the Cookies:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (or mint extract)

• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional Festive Add-ins:

• ½ cup crushed candy canes for a minty crunch

• ¼ cup white chocolate chips for contrast

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Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Oven & Pans
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extract.

Step 4: Combine Dry & Wet
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and optional candy cane pieces.

Step 5: Shape & Bake
Scoop cookie dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Notes

• Soft Cookies: Slightly underbake for a chewy center.
• Make Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
• Double Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for extra richness.
• Holiday Twist: Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before baking for festive flair.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
• Category: Dessert / Holiday Cookies
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American