Mint M&M Chocolate Cookies
These Mint M&M Chocolate Cookies are a delightful treat with melty chocolate and refreshing mint!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mint M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mint M&Ms with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for better cookie shape.
- Don’t overmix to avoid tough cookies.
- Ensure baking soda is fresh for the best rise.