Description
Delicious chocolate mint cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar with vegetable oil, eggs, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir dry mixture into wet until combined. Dough will be thick and sticky.
- Cover and chill dough for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll in hands, then coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until crinkled on top but soft inside.
- Let cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or store for later in an airtight container.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough overnight.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg