St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Mint Cookies: Easy and Irresistible Treats
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delicious chocolate mint cookies that are easy to make and totally irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well blended.
- Fold in the mint chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add green sprinkles on top before baking.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: St. Patrick's Day, Chocolate Mint Cookies, Irresistible Treats