Magical Mint Kiss Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly festive Magical Mint Kiss Cookies—a perfect balance of chocolate and mint in every bite! These soft, fudgy cookies feature a rich cocoa base accented with pure mint extract and optional green food coloring for a whimsical touch. Each cookie is crowned with a luscious chocolate mint kiss, creating a heavenly melt-in-your-mouth experience. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make holiday treats are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, or as a year-round indulgence. Serve them fresh from the oven with a cozy cup of cocoa or package them up as a thoughtful homemade gift. Charming, decadent, and undeniably magical, these cookies will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon pure mint extract
- 5 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 36 pieces chocolate mint kisses (e.g., Andes mints or Hershey's Mint Kisses)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, mint extract, and green food coloring (if using) to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out 1-inch balls of dough and roll them between your palms for even shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
While the cookies are baking, unwrap the chocolate mint kisses and set them aside.
Remove the baked cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate mint kiss into the center of each cookie. The heat of the cookie will slightly melt the chocolate, securing it in place.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. The chocolate will firm up as the cookies cool.
Serve and enjoy your Magical Mint Kiss Cookies with a warm beverage, or store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 252.4 g | 324% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.6 g | 773% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 721 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 2650 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 692.4 g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.6 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 372.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 36.5 mg | 203% | |
| Potassium | 2603 mg | 55% | |
*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.
