Ultimate Chocolate Mint Cookies

The Ultimate Collection of Irresistible Chocolate Mint Cookie Recipes

Welcome to the enchanting world of chocolate mint cookies! This delightful combination of rich cocoa and refreshing peppermint creates a culinary experience that is truly unparalleled. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting your journey, this comprehensive guide offers a diverse array of chocolate mint cookie recipes, perfect for any occasion, especially the festive holiday season. From chewy and fudgy to crisp and delicate, each recipe promises a unique texture and flavor profile, all unified by the beloved pairing of mint and chocolate. Prepare to discover your new favorite treat among these extraordinary homemade creations, designed to satisfy every craving and impress every guest.

The allure of mint chocolate lies in its harmonious contrast – the deep, comforting sweetness of chocolate balanced by the cool, invigorating zest of mint. This dynamic duo has captivated taste buds for generations, making mint chocolate cookies a timeless classic. Our collection brings together some of the most innovative and cherished recipes, ensuring there’s a perfect cookie for everyone. Dive in and explore these fantastic desserts that promise to add a touch of magic to your baking repertoire!

Homemade Mint Oreo Cookies: A Sweet Twist on a Classic

Imagine soft, perfectly sweet, mint-infused chocolate sandwich cookies that taste just like your favorite store-bought treat, but even better because they’re made from scratch! Our recipe for Easy Homemade Mint Oreo Cookies utilizes a simple chocolate cake mix, transforming a pantry staple into an extraordinary dessert. This genius shortcut not only simplifies the baking process but also guarantees a consistently soft and wonderfully chewy chocolate cookie base. The true magic, however, lies in the vibrant mint cream cheese frosting, which is incredibly easy to prepare and delivers that iconic cool mint flavor. This delightful frosting is generously sandwiched between two decadent chocolate cookies, creating a treat that everyone is sure to adore. These Oreo cookies homemade are ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or simply enjoying with a glass of milk. You’ll be amazed at how quickly these tasty delights disappear once they hit the plate!

Stacks of homemade mint Oreo cookies made with cake mix, featuring soft chocolate cookies and a vibrant green mint cream filling.

The beauty of this Oreo cookie recipe lies in its accessibility. Even novice bakers can achieve spectacular results thanks to the boxed cake mix, which provides a reliable foundation. The cream cheese frosting adds a lovely tanginess that cuts through the sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile. Whip up a batch for a nostalgic taste of childhood, elevated with homemade goodness. These soft, pillowy cookies with their refreshing mint filling are an absolute crowd-pleaser and a fantastic addition to any dessert table.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies: Soft, Moist, and Irresistible

For those who adore the classic combination of mint chip ice cream, our Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are an absolute dream come true. These scrumptious desserts are crafted using a secret ingredient – pudding mix – which is key to their incredibly soft, moist, and tender texture. Infused with pure mint extract and loaded with an abundance of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, these cookies deliver a burst of refreshing mint flavor with every bite. The pudding mix not only enhances the texture but also deepens the overall richness, making these mint cookie recipe a truly indulgent experience. They strike a perfect balance between chewy and soft, with gooey pockets of melted chocolate that complement the cool minty notes beautifully.

Close-up of fluffy Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies with visible chocolate chunks and a light green hue.

Making this mint chocolate chip cookie recipe is incredibly simple, requiring minimal effort for maximum reward. The subtle green hue, achieved with a touch of food coloring, adds to their festive appeal, making them perfect for holidays or a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The addition of pudding in these mint choco cookies creates a distinctly chewy and moist crumb that will have everyone reaching for more. If you’re looking for a delightful cookie that captures the essence of a beloved ice cream flavor in a baked treat, this recipe is a must-try!

Copycat Thin Mint Cookies: Better Than the Original!

Say goodbye to waiting all year for your favorite Girl Scout cookies! Our Copycat Thin Mints Cookies recipe allows you to enjoy that iconic taste anytime you desire. These simple yet sensational chocolate mint cookies are crafted with a homemade buttery chocolate cookie base, which is then generously dipped in a luscious mint fudge glaze. The result? A crunchy cookie center enveloped in a smooth, cool, and intensely minty chocolate coating that rivals, and dare we say, surpasses the original! The homemade cookie base provides a richness and depth of flavor that can’t be matched by store-bought versions, creating an utterly satisfying texture and taste.

Thin Mints Cookies made with homemade buttery chocolate cookies dipped in a shiny mint fudge glaze, arranged on a cooling rack.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much these homemade mint chocolate cookies taste like the ones you buy. The contrasting textures of the crisp cookie and the smooth, firm fudge glaze are simply divine. Even those who claim not to love peppermint will find themselves devouring these addictive treats. This chocolate mint cookies recipe is not just a copycat; it’s an elevated homage to a classic, offering superior flavor and freshness. Don’t wait – give these copycat cookies a try and experience their amazing taste for yourself, year-round!

Green Mint Chocolate Cookies: Elegance in Every Bite

Elegance meets deliciousness in our Green Mint Chocolate Cookies. These exquisite cookies are made from a buttery shortbread base, offering a tender, crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. Each delicate shortbread cookie is then dipped in rich, melted chocolate and adorned with festive chocolate sprinkles, creating a treat that’s as visually appealing as it is flavorful. The subtle hint of mint in the shortbread dough provides a refreshing counterpoint to the deep chocolate coating, making these mint chocolate cookies a sophisticated choice for any gathering or a delightful treat for yourself.

Green mint shortbread cookies partially dipped in dark chocolate and topped with chocolate sprinkles, showcased on a white surface.

One of the best features of this shortbread cookie recipe is its make-ahead potential. You can easily prepare the cookie dough using a hand mixer or stand mixer, shape it into logs, and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper. Store these dough logs in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or even days in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. When you’re ready to bake, simply slice the chilled cookies, bake them until golden, let them cool, and then dip them in melted chocolate. A sprinkle of chocolate jimmies adds a playful touch. These green mint shortbread cookies are not only delicious but also incredibly convenient for busy schedules, ensuring you always have a batch of gourmet cookies ready to impress.

Chocolate Junior Mint Cookies: A Movie Theater Classic in Cookie Form

Indulge your inner child with our playful and delicious Double Chocolate Junior Mint Cookies. These are not just any cookies; they’re chewy, rich chocolate cookies generously topped with everyone’s favorite movie theater candy: Junior Mints! This ingenious fudge cookie recipe is a dream come true for mint chocolate lovers, combining the deep cocoa flavor of a brownie-like cookie with the cool, sweet burst of Junior Mints. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and temperatures – the warm, soft cookie melting around the refreshing candy. It’s a truly unique and memorable dessert experience that feels gourmet yet is incredibly simple to create.

Soft, chewy Double Chocolate Junior Mint cookies, each topped with several Junior Mints, on a wire cooling rack.

The best part about these cookies is their incredible ease of preparation. They’re as simple to make as a regular chocolate chip cookie recipe, with no extra fuss. The only “fancy” step is topping the warm cookies with the Junior Mints immediately after they come out of the oven, allowing the candies to soften slightly and meld into the cookie. For an extra festive touch, keep an eye out for seasonal boxes of Christmas Junior Mints, flecked with red and green candy. These add a wonderfully celebratory look, making these chocolate junior mint cookies perfect for holiday parties or a cozy night in with a movie. Get ready for a delicious adventure!

Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies: A Frosting Lover’s Delight

Prepare for a symphony of flavors with our Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies. These cookies feature a perfectly chewy chocolate base, brimming with rich cocoa notes, but the real showstopper is the luscious frosting: a melted Andes mint spread generously over the top of each cookie. This creates an irresistible layer of cool, creamy mint that perfectly complements the deep chocolate. The combination is pure bliss, a true testament to why chocolate and mint are such a powerhouse duo. This recipe is designed to deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort, making it a fantastic choice for any baker looking for an impressive yet straightforward treat.

Chewy Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies, each frosted with a smooth, melted Andes mint layer, stacked on a white plate.

This chocolate cookie recipe starts with melted chocolate chips in the batter, ensuring a deep and authentic chocolate flavor throughout the cookie. The signature mint comes directly from the Andes mints themselves, which are melted and spread on top, creating a smooth, glossy, and intensely minty finish. These cookies are surprisingly easy to make, and their incredible taste belies their simplicity. They are guaranteed to be a hit with anyone who appreciates the classic combination of chocolate and mint. Enjoy the delightful chewiness of the cookie paired with the smooth, refreshing layer of minty chocolate frosting – a truly incredible dessert experience!

Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies: The Ultimate Chewy Indulgence

Get ready for an explosion of flavor and an incredibly satisfying texture with our Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies. These cookies are wonderfully soft, delightfully chewy, and absolutely brimming with intense mint flavor, enhanced by the secret weapon of Oreo pudding mix and generous chunks of crumbled Oreo cookies. The marriage of mint and chocolate, combined with the unique texture imparted by the pudding, makes these cookies an undeniable winner. Every bite offers a delightful medley of crunchy Oreo pieces, soft cookie, and a refreshing burst of peppermint that will leave you craving more. They are a testament to how simple ingredients can create an amazing dessert.

Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies, soft and chewy with visible Oreo pieces and a minty green hue, on a white surface.

The inspiration for these absolutely amazing cookies comes from our popular Cookies and Cream Cookies, which feature Oreo Pudding for an unbeatable texture. With some Mint Oreos on hand, a simple twist of adding a little mint extract and a touch of food coloring transformed the original into this spectacular mint version. The results, as expected, did not disappoint at all! The pudding mix ensures a consistently moist and tender crumb, while the crumbled Mint Oreos add both flavor and a delightful textural contrast. These mint chocolate cookies are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family.

Mint Chocolate Brownie Cookies: Your Favorite Fudgy Treat in Cookie Form

Why choose between a brownie and a cookie when you can have both? Our Chocolate Mint Brownie Cookies are the answer! These decadent cookies are essentially your favorite fudgy brownie transformed into a convenient, handheld cookie format. Loaded with an intense chocolate mint flavor, these over-the-top cookies are the perfect indulgent treat. They boast a deliciously chewy edge and a melt-in-your-mouth soft, fudgy center that will captivate your senses from the very first bite. It’s a rich, luxurious experience that feels incredibly special, yet is surprisingly simple to make.

Rich, fudgy Mint Chocolate Brownie Cookies with a chewy edge and soft center, showcasing chocolate and mint chips.

These truly homemade brownie cookies are made from scratch, yet the process is incredibly straightforward thanks to its one-bowl cookie dough recipe. This means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your delicious creations! The dough is generously studded with both mint chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring a deep, complex chocolate flavor perfectly balanced by the refreshing mint. The unique texture, with its appealing chewy edge and deeply fudgy interior, makes these mint chocolate brownie cookies absolutely irresistible. They are a must-try for any lover of rich, moist, and intensely flavorful chocolate mint desserts.

Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies: Simplicity Meets Deliciousness

For those times when you crave a delicious homemade cookie but are short on time, our Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are your perfect solution. These incredibly soft, wonderfully chewy cookies are made with only 4 ingredients, making them one of the easiest and most satisfying recipes in our collection. This recipe proves that you don’t need a pantry full of specialized ingredients to create something truly delicious. The use of a cake mix ensures a consistently tender crumb and a delightful texture, while the mint and chocolate flavors shine through effortlessly. They are a go-to recipe for quick baking needs and last-minute treats.

Soft and chewy Mint Chocolate Cake Mix cookies, dotted with mint chocolate M&Ms, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

These mint chocolate cake mix cookies are yummy any time of the year, but their vibrant flavors and optional green color make them especially perfect for celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day. The addition of Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms takes these cookies to the next level, adding a delightful crunch and extra burst of flavor. The great news is that these specific M&Ms are available all year, not just seasonally, so you can whip up a batch of these fantastic cookies whenever the craving strikes! Enjoy the effortless joy of baking with this simple yet irresistibly tasty recipe.

Double Chocolate Mint Cookies: Decadent and Dreamy

Prepare to fall in love with our Double Chocolate Mint Cookies – an absolute showstopper that combines a rich brownie cookie base with a vibrant mint icing and a final elegant touch of decadent chocolate drizzle. These fantastic mint chocolate cookies are designed to be a sensation, ensuring everyone who tries them will go crazy over their intense flavor and luxurious presentation. While their appearance and flavor profile might evoke memories of a classic Thin Mint cookie, these homemade versions offer a superior taste and texture, truly setting them apart as a gourmet treat. They represent the pinnacle of homemade indulgence, proving that a classic combination can always be elevated.

Decadent brownie cookies with vibrant green mint icing and a chocolate drizzle, arranged artfully.

Crafted with simple pantry ingredients, this chocolate mint cookie recipe is surprisingly basic in its preparation but totally fabulous in its outcome. The brownie cookie base is incredibly fudgy and rich, providing the perfect foundation for the bright, refreshing mint icing. The chocolate drizzle adds not only an extra layer of chocolatey goodness but also an elegant visual appeal, making these cookies perfect for gifting or special occasions. Often referred to as “grasshopper cookies” due to their color and flavor, they offer a depth of taste and homemade quality that truly shines. If you’re seeking a genuinely outstanding chocolate mint cookie, look no further than this recipe.

Andes Mint Stuffed Chocolate Cookies: An Impressively Decadent Treat

For the ultimate indulgence, discover our Andes Mint Stuffed Chocolate Cookies. These aren’t just cookies; they are a masterpiece of flavor and texture, offering a truly rich and complex experience. Each cookie features a deeply chocolatey and mint-flavored base, but the real surprise lies within: a gooey center of rich chocolate ganache and a whole grasshopper cookie. This ingenious stuffing creates an explosion of mint flavor and chocolatey goodness, making this an amazing and unforgettable chocolate cookie recipe. It’s a cookie that truly stands out from the crowd, promising an impressive treat for any occasion.

Cross-section of an Andes Mint Stuffed Chocolate Cookie revealing a gooey chocolate ganache and grasshopper cookie center.

These incredible cookies start with a rich chocolate dough, infused with mint extract and studded with both Andes mint chips and traditional chocolate chips. The preparation involves making a simple ganache and then carefully encasing a grasshopper cookie along with a scoop of ganache within each ball of dough. For an extra flourish, the dough balls are then rolled in more Andes mint chips and chocolate chips before baking. The result is a sensationally gooey chocolate filling contrasting with the crisp grasshopper cookie, all enveloped in a soft, minty chocolate shell. These stuffed mint chocolate cookies are impressively decadent and will surely become a favorite for special gatherings or when you simply want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.

Big Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Ultimate Oversized Indulgence

Go big or go home with our Big, Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies! These aren’t your average cookies; they are an indulgent blend of chocolate and mint in an gloriously oversized format. These over-the-top cookies are packed with both mint chips and chocolate chips, creating a double dose of flavor and texture. But the real surprise, the pièce de résistance, is a hidden mint patty tucked inside each giant cookie. This secret center transforms a simple chocolate mint chip cookie into an utterly irresistible and truly decadent experience. Each bite delivers a chewy, flavorful exterior leading to a delightful, melting minty core.

Giant Big Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a hidden peppermint patty center, scattered with mint and chocolate chips.

These impressive cookies start with a simple and basic chocolate chip cookie dough recipe, elevated with the addition of refreshing mint chocolate chips. But instead of baking regular-sized treats, we take it up several notches to make them truly enormous. Big cookies are always a welcome sight, offering more to love, but with the delightful hidden peppermint patty candy in the middle of every round mint chip cookie, these cookies become downright irresistible. The warmth of the freshly baked cookie melts the peppermint patty slightly, creating a gooey, intensely minty surprise in the center. Prepare yourself for a truly indulgent and unforgettable cookie experience with these magnificent treats!

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CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIE RECIPES

Amazing collection of chocolate mint cookie recipes! Deliciously soft and chewy cookies that are all so different, but all made with mint and chocolate!

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Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Mint Cookie Recipes
Author: Jessica & Nellie
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Ingredients 

  • Homemade Mint Oreo Cookies
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Copycat Thin Mint Cookies
  • Green Mint Chocolate Cookies
  • Chocolate Junior Mint Cookies
  • Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies
  • Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies
  • Mint Chocolate Brownie Cookies
  • Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
  • Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
  • Andes Mint Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
  • Big Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
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A stunning arrangement of various chocolate mint cookie recipes, showcasing different textures and decorations.

This ultimate collection of chocolate mint cookie recipes offers something truly special for every palate and occasion. From the quick and easy cake mix wonders to the impressive stuffed cookies, each recipe highlights the amazing versatility and undeniable deliciousness of the chocolate and mint pairing. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a party, or simply a sweet treat for yourself, these cookies are guaranteed to bring joy and a refreshing burst of flavor. Embrace the magic of mint and chocolate in your kitchen today!