Easy Homemade Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
I am a total sucker for that rich chocolate–cool mint combo, and these chocolate mint cookies deliver it in every irresistible bite. They’re soft, fudgy, perfectly refreshing, and ridiculously easy to whip up—aka the ideal treat for anyone who loves a little minty twist. Get ready to fall in love, because once you try these cookies, you’ll be coming back for the recipe again and again!
What’s not to love about biting into a cookie that blends rich, velvety smoothness of dark chocolate with cool burst of mint — it’s like dessert and a breath of fresh air all in one!
These chocolate mint cookies are a crowd pleaser and the perfect treat when you want something indulgent yet balanced, and they’re so simple to make that you’ll be whipping up batches anytime a craving hits. Whether you’re baking for the holiday season, treating your family, or just sneaking a sweet moment for yourself, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
One of the best things about these cookies is how effortlessly they come together. With just a handful of basic ingredients and a few easy steps, you’ll have soft, chewy cookies with those irresistible pockets of chocolate and minty goodness. They’re festive enough for Christmas cookie trays or cookie exchanges yet timeless enough to enjoy any time of year — because who says mint is only for winter?
Make them for parties, school events, game nights, neighbor gifts, or simply because your cookie jar deserves something special. No matter the occasion, these chocolate mint cookies deliver big flavor with minimal fuss… and you’ll definitely want to keep this recipe bookmarked for the next time the craving strikes!
If you want more tasty cookie recipes, try my Classic Cinnamon Sugar Cookies or Cute Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups.
Ingredients Needed
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the key ingredients in these mint chocolate cookies. For full recipe details, please check out the handy printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!
- Unsalted Butter – softened to room temperature
- Sugar – both white sugar and brown sugar are in this recipe. It provides structure, sweetness, and tenderness, and helps with browning and crispness.
- Eggs – large eggs brought to room temperature
- Extracts – Both vanilla extract and peppermint extract are in this recipe to enhance flavor
- All-Purpose Flour – bleached or unbleached will work well for these cookies.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – adds that amazing rich dark chocolate-y flavor.
- Chocolate Chips – I prefer semisweet chocolate, but any kind of chocolate chip works!
- Crushed Peppermint Candies – optional, but delicious!
How To Make Chocolate Mint Cookies
This double chocolate cookie recipe comes together easily! Just follow these step-by-step instructions and you’ll soon be enjoying fudgy, minty goodness!
- Preheat Oven – Preheat the oven, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Sugars and Butter – Add the softened butter, granulated and brown sugar to a large bowl and cream the mixture until light and fluffy.
- Mix Eggs and Extracts – Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Whisk together.
- Combine – Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until just combined. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the chocolate mint cookie dough.
- Dough Balls – Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to make round dough balls of chocolate cookie dough. Place cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake – Place in oven and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes. The edges of the cookies should be light brown, and the centers still soft.
- Cool – Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 – 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
Double Chocolate Mint Cookies Notes And Expert Tips
- Bringing the butter and eggs to room temperature before preparing the dough will help the ingredients blend more easily while creating a more uniform batter. This will help create a better texture and rise of your cookies.
- Chilling the dough for about an hour helps solidify the fats, which prevents the cookies from spreading too much, and enriches the flavors.
- Once you add the dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing the dough once the flour is added can result in tough cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure all cookies are the same size for even baking.
- PRO TIP: If you want your cookies to look perfectly uniform, here’s how. Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, use a slightly larger round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to gently “scoot” the edges into perfect circles, which makes all the cookies look more uniform in size.
How To Serve Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Mason Jars: For gifting, stack the cookies in a Mason jar and tie a ribbon around the rim for an elegant gift.
- Cookie Exchange: Place cookies on a Christmas platter, wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap, and add a bow for your holiday cookie exchange.
- Party Time: Place individual cookies into colorful cupcake liners or small paper treat bags. This helps prevent sticking and makes them easy for guests to grab.
- Holiday Snack Tray: Add these Chocolate Mint Cookies and other sweet treats to a holiday tray to serve for a family movie night or Christmas employee party.
Variations of Chocolate Mint Cookies To Try
These decadent chocolate cookies are modifiable in so many ways! Here are some ideas:
- Add in chopped nuts such as pecans, walnuts, almonds, or pistachios.
- Sprinkle the top of each cookie with chopped Andes mints or add Andes mints into the cookies in addition to or in place of the chocolate chips or crushed candy canes. MMMmmmmm!
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cookies once they have cooled….because there is no such thing as too much chocolate!
- Crispy chocolate cookies! Add a few Rice Krispies to your dough for a crispy, irresistible treat.
- Add crushed Thin Mints on top of the cookie for a refreshing twist!
- Make protein cookies by adding a scoop or two of chocolate whey powder to the chocolate cookie dough (I would mix it into the dry ingredients before combining with the wet ingredients.
Make It Gluten-Free
Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend (such as Bob’s Red Mill) to directly substitute all-purpose flour without major adjustments.
It is also important to double-check the ingredients in the extracts, chocolate chips, and peppermint candies to make sure the brand you are using is gluten-free.
Make It Dairy-Free
Replace the unsalted butter with a vegan or dairy-free alternative. You could also use coconut oil, but know that each delicious cookie would have a slight coconut flavor.
Make It Sugar-Free
There are sugar replacement options for both granulated sugar and brown sugar! Monk fruit is a great option too!
Chocolate Mint Cookies Storage
These Chocolate Mint Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or storage bag for up to 7 days.
Freezing instructions – You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2-3 months in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container.
Make ahead directions – Prepare the dough as directed, then refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Or you can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 2 – 3 months in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Thaw dough before baking.
Chocolate Mint Cookies FAQs
Yes, you can. Keep in mind that peppermint oil is more concentrated than peppermint extract, so use significantly less oil (all you need is probably 2-3 drops) in the recipe.
No, it is not – they are different mint flavors! Peppermint extract has a strong and sharp flavor similar to a candy cane. Mint extract is milder and is more reminiscent of a spearmint blend.
More Festive Holiday Dessert Recipes To Try
- Shortbread Christmas Cookies Recipe
- Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert (With Topping)
- Easy Candy Cane Cherry Danish With Cream Cheese
- Winter Cupcakes With Candy Christmas Tree Pretzels
- Christmas Cakesicles (Christmas Cake Popsicles)
- Easy Grinch Crinkle Cookies
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Chocolate Mint Cookies
I am a total sucker for that rich chocolate–cool mint combo, and these easy chocolate mint cookies deliver it in every irresistible bite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips, semi-sweet or dark
- crushed peppermint candies for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
