Hidden Mint Cookies
Sink your teeth into the irresistible delight of Hidden Mint Cookies, a decadent treat where rich chocolate cookie dough conceals a luscious surprise: a melty mint chocolate center. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies combine the bold flavors of cocoa and refreshing mint in every bite, making them a crowd-pleaser for holiday parties, bake sales, or indulgent desserts at home. With just 20 minutes of prep, these easy-to-make cookies feature simple pantry staples and a hint of sophistication from premium mint candies like Andes mints or peppermint patties. Enjoy them warm for a gooey, molten mint core, or let them cool for a perfectly firm and flavorful treat. Hidden Mint Cookies are the ultimate fusion of chocolate decadence and refreshing minty goodness that your family and friends will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 20 pieces mint chocolate candy pieces (e.g., Andes mints or peppermint patties)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop about one heaping tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place one mint chocolate candy piece in the center and wrap the dough around it, fully enclosing the mint candy.
Roll the dough ball lightly in your hands to smooth it out, then place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and mint candies, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies warm for a gooey mint center, or at room temperature for a firmer texture. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 123 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
