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Chocolate Mint Crinkles

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Delight in these rich and fudgy Chocolate Mint Crinkles, perfect for a refreshing twist on a classic cookie. Soft on the inside with a crackled powdered sugar exterior and a cool minty flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture; beat until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form dough into 1-inch balls.
  9. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated and place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies have expanded and crackled on top but are still soft in the center.
  11. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a stronger mint flavor, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract or garnish cooled cookies with a drizzle of melted peppermint bark chocolate.

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