Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies 

    Chocolate 

These super soft, chewy, and fudgy cookies are packed with rich mint and chocolate flavor in every bite!

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour (spooned and leveled) 🌾

1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened 🍫

1 tsp baking powder 🧁

1 tsp corn starch 🌽

1/2 tsp salt 🧂

1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional, but recommended) ☕

8 Tbsp unsalted butter 🧈

4 oz Andes Mints (about 24 mints), plus extra for topping 🍬

4 oz chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark) 🍫

1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

2 large eggs 🥚

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark) 🍂

1/4 cup white sugar 🍚

Flaky sea salt (for garnish) 🧂

Instructions:

1️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.

2️⃣ Melt Chocolate & Mints:

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the chocolate chips, Andes mints, and butter. Stir carefully to avoid burning the chocolate. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool.

3️⃣ Whisk Eggs & Sugars:

Using a stand-mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs and sugars for 3-4 minutes until thick and pale in color.

4️⃣ Combine Mixtures:

Using a rubber spatula, stir the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined—don’t over-mix. The dough will be shiny.

5️⃣ Chill the Dough:

Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 10 minutes. This helps the dough thicken and prevents spreading when baked.

6️⃣ Scoop & Bake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop the dough with a cookie scoop and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set. (This will make about 8-10 cookies depending on the size of the scoop.)

7️⃣ Cool & Garnish:

Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Press an Andes mint into the center of each cookie and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 10 cookies

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