Ingredients

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 good-quality unsweetened cocoa

3/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 12 oz bag (2 cups) mint chips

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line three 13X17 inch baking sheets with Silpat liners or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, place the butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Cream together in a stand mixer until fluffy.
  4. In a medium bowl,whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together.
  6. Stir in the mint chips.
  7. Using a small ice cream scoop, place one dozen cookies on each cookie sheet.
  8. Bake each sheet for 11-13 minutes.
  9. Take cookies out of oven and allow to rest for 2-5 minutes until firm.
  10. Place on wire rack and allow to cool