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    Published: Nov 18, 2019 · Modified: Jun 18, 2020 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Chocolate Mint Cookies

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    These Chocolate Mint Cookies are soft and chewy with a killer flavor combination that will win you over every time. The perfect balance of rich chocolate and refreshing mint makes for a delectable cookie!

    Chocolate Mint Cookies Scene this recipe
    Chocolate Mint Cookies are an easy chocolate cookie topped with a melted Andes Mint.
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    • 🍫 Ingredients
    • 🥣 Instructions
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  For a crowd
    • 🙋 Questions & Answers
    • 📖  More dessert recipes
    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
    • 👋 Connect with us! 
    • 📋 Recipe
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    Chocolate and mint is one of my favorite flavor combinations, and these cookies have me convinced all over again. The cookies themselves are chewy and moist, but it is the mint candy topping that makes them completely addictive. Once the cookies come out of the oven, you simply place an Andes Mint on top of each one. The warmth melts the mint and turns it into a magical, drippy frosting…YUM is all I can say.

    This recipe was originally inspired by a recipe out of an America’s Test Kitchen magazine for Chocolate-Mint Cookies. We simplified the process for a quicker, simpler treat.

    🍫 Ingredients

    Butter: I use salted, but unsalted is fine too.
    Brown sugar: Light is best for this recipe.
    Water: Helps the butter and sugar form a carmely base.
    Chocolate Chips: Semisweet or dark chips pair the best with the minty flavor.
    Flour: All-purpose flour measured with a light hand.
    Baking Soda: Just a bit to help the cookies rise.
    Salt: Brings out the chocolate flavor in the cookies.
    Eggs: Large eggs are best.
    Andes Mints: The KEY ingredient to minty flavor and ooey-gooey deliciousness.

    🥣 Instructions

    To get started, combine the butter, sugar, and water in a microwavable bowl. Two to three minutes in the microwave should melt the butter and leave you with a beautiful golden mixture reminiscent of caramel. The sugar will NOT be completely dissolved yet, so the mixture will be a bit grainy. 

    Next you will add the chocolate chips into the warm sugar mixture and mix until the chocolate has melted. This is the base of your cookie dough.

    At this point, it is important to let the mixture cool for 10 minutes. If you don’t, you run the risk of scrambling your eggs in the next step.... nobody wants that! While that’s cooling, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

    Chocolate Mint Cookie dough process
    Start the fudgy dough with a melted chocolate base, then add eggs, and then dry ingredients.

    Once cool, add the eggs and beat on medium-speed for about two minutes using a stand mixer or hand beaters. When the chocolate mixture is smooth and glossy, add about half the flour mixture, allowing it to mix well, and then repeat with the remaining flour.

    You should have a sticky, fudgy dough. Scoop heaping tablespoons onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Before baking, refrigerate the scoops for about 45 minutes. For the sake of refrigerator space, I recommend scooping all the cookies onto one sheet, refrigerating, and then spacing the cookies onto additional sheets before baking.

    Cookie dough on sheet pan raw and baked
    Place an Andes Mint on each cookie as soon as they come out of the oven.

    The cookies bake at 350°F for 7-8 minutes. As soon as they come out of the oven, top each one with an Andes Mint. This is where the magic happens. After 3-5 minutes, spread the melty mint over the top of the cookie and just TRY to resist eating one.

    Close up of cookie before and after spreading mint
    Look at that melty mint!

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  For a crowd

    These are a great cookie to bring to a party or serve to a group. Just double the recipe to make more. If you want to make them in advance, see the freezer tips in the Questions and Answers section.

    🙋 Questions & Answers

    How long do Chocolate Mint Cookies last?

    These cookies are best eaten within 1-2 days for ultimate freshness. Be sure to store in an air-tight container to keep them from drying out.

    How do I freeze Chocolate Mint Cookies?

    Once the dough is made and scooped, just put the dough into the freezer for a few hours. Once frozen solid, store in a plastic freezer bag. I also freeze the Andes Mints in a small zipper bag next to the cookies. Next time you’re craving a minty chocolate treat, pop a few out of the freezer and bake straight from frozen at 350°F. It may take an additional 1-2 minutes to bake, but in no time you have fresh, gooey cookies calling your name!

    When should I serve Chocolate Mint Cookies?

    Although I’m a fan of these cookies all year round, they are a real winner during the holiday season. They are easy to make, yet are always a hit at potlucks, Christmas parties, and cookie exchanges.

    Close up of chocolate mint cookies
    Chocolate Mint Cookies are great for holiday parties, potlucks, and cookie exchanges.

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    • The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies - Soft, chewy chocolate cookies with rich brown butter flavor.
    • White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake - Smooth and creamy white chocolate cheesecake swirled with tart raspberry sauce, all baked on an Oreo crust.

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Add the flour in two additions instead of all at once. This helps the dough pull together without overdeveloping the gluten and making the dough tough. For a soft, tender dough, mix until it is just combined after each addition of flour. 
    • Don’t know the size of your cookie scoop? Just fill a tablespoon with water and count how many tablespoons the scoop holds. My favorite size scoop is this one.
    • Don’t skip the refrigeration. Getting the dough cold before baking prevents the cookies from spreading paper thin in the oven.
    • Make sure not to overbake. The key to moist, soft cookies is to bake until just finished. The cookies are done when they are just dry to the touch. 
    • This one is purely for looks - to keep hints of the pretty green on top, don’t overswirl the melted mint.

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    📋 Recipe

    Chocolate cookie with melting mint on top

    Chocolate Mint Cookies

    These Chocolate Mint Cookies are soft and chewy with a killer flavor combination that will win you over every time. The perfect balance of rich chocolate and refreshing mint makes for a delectable cookie!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Refrigeration Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
    Servings: 45 cookies
    Calories: 88kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Ingredients

    • 12 tablespoon butter softened
    • 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 2 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips dark or semisweet
    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs
    • 45 Andes Mints
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    Instructions

    • Combine butter, sugar, and water in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted. Add the chocolate chips and stir until chocolate is melted. Mixture will still be grainy, but should not have lumps. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
    • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
    • Using a stand mixer or hand beaters, add eggs to the cooled chocolate mixture. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and add half of the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Add remaining flour and mix again until just combined.
    • Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate scoops for 45 minutes. For the sake of refrigerator space, all scoops can be refrigerated on one sheet and then placed on separate sheets for baking.
    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Space cookies 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 7-8 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through baking. Cookies should be just dry to the touch when done.
    • Immediately place one Andes Mint on each cookie. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes until melty. Spread mint over top of cookies and allow to cool on wire rack.

    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Add the flour in two additions instead of all at once. This helps the dough pull together without overdeveloping the gluten and making the dough tough. For a soft, tender dough mix until it is just combined after each addition of flour. 
    • Don’t know the size of your cookie scoop? Just fill a tablespoon with water and count how many tablespoons the scoop holds. 
    • Don’t skip the refrigerating. Getting the dough cold before baking prevents the cookies from spreading paper thin in the oven.
    • Make sure not to overbake. The key to moist, soft cookies is to bake until just finished. The cookies are done when they are just dry to the touch. 
    • This one is purely for looks - to keep hints of the pretty green on top, don’t overswirl the melted mint.
     
    Freezer Instructions
    Once the dough is made and scooped, put the dough into the freezer for a few hours. Once frozen, store in a plastic freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding an additional minute or two if needed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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    This recipe was originally inspired by a recipe out of an America’s Test Kitchen magazine for Chocolate-Mint Cookies. We simplified the process for a quicker, simpler treat.

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    1. Shelli says

      November 09, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      This cookie is the perfect balance of sweet, mint, and soft and chewy! Close to the perfect cookie! We also tried breaking the Andes mints in half because we were running out. Even a half an Andes made for a wonderful cookie!!

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      • Danielle says

        November 10, 2020 at 7:28 am

        So glad to hear you enjoyed it! Chocolate and mint is an all-time favorite combination around here!

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    2. Michelle says

      July 23, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      Great cookies! I had to eat one as soon as the mint was melted 😋. Definitely follow the refrigeration instructions and don’t overbake.

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      • Misty says

        July 23, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        The melty mint is the best part! Glad you enjoyed them 😀

        Reply

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