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Soft and Chewy Double Chocolate Andes Mint Chunk Cookies

A stack of rich, fudgy andes mint cookies with melted chocolate and bright green mint centers.
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Make these rich, soft, and chewy double chocolate cookies packed with melted Andes Mints. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday baking or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped Andes Mints candies (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and the chopped Andes Mints candies.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra chopped mints onto the tops of the dough balls, if desired.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an enhanced mint flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of extra peppermint extract to the dough mixture.
  • If you prefer a fudgy texture, slightly underbake the cookies by about one minute.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping if your dough seems too soft, which helps prevent spreading.
  • These make excellent Christmas cookie recipes for cookie exchanges.

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