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Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these rich and decadent Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of cocoa, mint-flavored chips, and chunks of chopped Oreos. These soft, chewy cookies combine the classic chocolate cookie base with refreshing mint undertones, making them an irresistible treat for any chocolate and mint lover.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chopped mint Oreo cookies (can use Thin Mints)
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Guittard mint chips (or chopped up Andes mints)

For Topping

  • Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling on cookies)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Sift dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Set aside this dry mixture.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the room-temperature unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This process aerates the dough for a soft texture.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time followed by the pure vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined and smooth.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring on low speed just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold the chopped mint Oreo cookies, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mint chips evenly into the cookie dough.
  7. Shape and bake cookies: Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Do not overbake to maintain a chewy texture.
  9. Cool cookies: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional finishing touch: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the cookies while still warm to enhance the flavor contrast and add a gourmet touch.

Notes

  • Using room temperature butter is key to achieving a smooth and creamy cookie dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added; overmixing can develop gluten and make the cookies tougher.
  • If you want stronger mint flavor, consider adding a few drops of peppermint extract along with vanilla.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Flaky sea salt on top balances sweetness and enhances the chocolate-mint flavor.

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