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Chocolate Mint Cookies

These chocolate mint cookies are soft chocolate cookies loaded with mint chips! If you love the combination of chocolate and mint, you will love these easy to make cookies.

More chocolate cookie recipes we love include chocolate crinkle cookies, brownie cookies and chocolate peppermint cookies.

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Chocolate Cookies with Mint Chips

When I think of festive holiday flavors, I instantly think of mint. It’s delicious in baked goods and is a true crowd pleaser. If you love the chocolate and mint combo, you are going to LOVE these easy chocolate mint cookies!

I love baking Christmas cookies! This chocolate mint cookie recipe is an easy cake mix recipe, which makes them super soft and chewy in the center with crisp edges. If you’ve never tried cake mix cookies before, you will be instantly hooked!

How to Make Chocolate Mint Cookies

chocolate cookie dough with mint chips in glass bowl

In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the egg and mint extract and stir until combined. Add cake mix and stir until smooth. Fold in the mint chips then refrigerate the cookie dough for 20 minutes.

chocolate mint cookie dough balls on pan

Once chilled, roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Press extra mint chips on top and place on a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

chocolate cookies with mint chips on pan

Bake in oven at 350°F for 11-13 minutes. Allow to cool on pan for a few minutes and then remove to cooling rack. The centers will harden as they cool. You want them to be fudgy and soft!

Variations

There are a few different ways to customize these chocolate mint cookies. Instead of mint chips, you can use mint M&M’s or make Andes mint cookies if preferred.

You may also use half chocolate chips and half mint chips for an extra boost of chocolate.

Baking Tips

  • The dough can be a bit sticky, so it helps to let it chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before rolling. It makes the dough easier to work with.
  • Add a few extra mint chips to the tops of the cookie dough balls before baking. It makes them extra pretty and adds more mint flavor. You can also press a few into the tops of the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven.
  • You definitely don’t want to over bake these cookies. They should be set in the center, but not brown. Cake mix cookies are known for their soft texture, and this version is no exception!
  • Let them cool on the pan for a few minutes after removing from the oven. This helps the center set a little bit more without browning the cookies too much. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

Storing and Freezing

These cookies will stay fresh in a covered container for up to 3 days. To freeze, place the cookies on a baking sheet and flash freeze until hard, about 30 minutes. Then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw at room temperature for about 2 hours beforehand.

chocolate cookies with mint chips

Love desserts with a hint of mint? Try chocolate mint brownies, peppermint Oreo balls and cream cheese mints.

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Chocolate Mint Cookies

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Author: Jamielyn Nye
These chocolate mint cookies are soft chocolate cookies loaded with mint chips! If you love the combination of chocolate and mint, you will love these easy to make cookies.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup butter , softened
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese , softened
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 box Devil's Food cake mix
  • 1 cup mint chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the egg and mint extract and stir until combined. Add cake mix and stir until smooth. Then fold in the mint chips. Refrigerate the cookie dough for 20 minutes.
  • Once chilled, roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Add a few more mint chips on top if desired.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes. Allow to cool on pan for a few minutes and then remove to cooling rack. The centers will harden as they cool. You want them to be soft.

Notes

Note: You may substitute the mint chips with 1 cup mint M&M’s if preferred. 
Storing: Store in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Flash freeze the cookies on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes (or until hard). Then transfer to freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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