Mint Chocolate Velvet Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies with a velvet-smooth texture and a perfect hint of mint, ideal for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups (270g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- A few drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use unsalted butter softened to room temperature, not melted, to achieve the velvet-soft texture. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Chill dough 15-30 minutes if kitchen is warm to control spreading. Use mini chocolate chips for better melting and even distribution. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Protein: 1.5
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