Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a amazing because they will remind you of the iconic Thin Mint Cookies we all love but even better! Most importantly, they are super easy to make with a box cake mix.
These mint chocolate chip cookies are not difficult to make. They are a great baking project with your kids. The very best part is that they taste fantastic. The combination of rich chocolate and cool mint is always a winner. They start with a box cake mix so they are super easy too. These cookies feature Andes Candies check out how they are made.
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What We Love About This Chocolate Mint Cookie Recipe
Why make a cookie from scratch when cookies like this made from a cake mix always come out moist, dense and delicious in no time at all.
- 20 Minutes: Make these Christmas cookies, quickly and easily.
- Easy Ingredients: Five simple ingredients are all it takes to make a wonderful cookie.
- Family Friendly: Your family will love to eat them and help make them. This is perfect for all the mint chocolate chip ice cream lovers.
- Adaptable: Can add mint extract like peppermint extract to make the cookie dough different.
- Makes Great Gifts: A perfect cookie for any cookie platter.
Ingredient Notes
- Chocolate Cake Mix: Whatever is on sale or whatever tried and true brand that you prefer.
- Andes mint chips: Or any brand of mint flavor baking chips.
- Andes chocolates: Again, use whatever brand that you like, including sugar free versions.
Variations and Substitutions
- Vegetable Oil – Melt unsalted butter and use that instead.
- 2 eggs: Large eggs at room temperature.
How to Make mint chocolate chip cookie recipe
These are the basic steps for making chocolate mint cookies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions, prep time, cook time etc.
STEP 1: PREP
First, preheat your oven and line your baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
STEP 2: COOKIE DOUGH
Then in a large bowl mix the chocolate cake mix (It has the dry ingredients, cocoa powder, all purpose flour, salt, baking soda etc all in the mix), baking chips, vegetable oil and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer (or a stand mixer) for 2 minutes.
STEP 3: SCOOP AND BAKE
Next, use a cookie scoop to portion out 2 Tablespoon-sized pieces of dough onto the baking pan, about 3” apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies have puffed up and cracks have formed.Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately place one unwrapped chocolate on each chocolate mint cookie.
STEP 4: SPREAD
Finally, allow the chocolate to warm up for 3-5 minutes, then use an offset spatula to spread the melted chocolate over the cookie. Cool cookies on a wire cooling rack.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Make the cookie dough ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to twenty four hours before baking. Or you can make the batter, scoop out on the line baking sheets and freeze and then transfer to a freezer bag for future baking.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store the mint-chip cookie in airtight containers for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for two weeks.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
- Be sure the cookies are completely cooled on a wire racks before freezing.
- Place the cookies into an airtight container or freezer bag.
- Separate your treats with layers of wax paper or parchment.
- Keep Cookies frozen for up to two months
Frequently Asked Questions
Try using a gluten-free cake mix. Use a low calorie or fat free cake mix. Try using a sugar free mint chip.
Of course, use a white or vanilla cake mix and even add some green food coloring.
Indeed, try using several cake mixes and double or even triple this recipe. It is great for parties etc.
Check out this handy reference of tips and trick. Cookie Baking 101.
Expert Tips for Making This Mint Cookies Recipe
- Room Temperature Chocolate: Importantly, make sure that your candy is at room temperature so that it will melt consistently.
- Super Chocolate Cookies: Stir some semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips into the mix for extra chocolatey goodness and texture in your cookie.
- Tip: Try adding some vanilla extract or mint extract into the cookie dough.
- Variation tip: Try adding some walnuts or pecans to the cookies.
- Sprinkles: Place some fun sprinkles on top of you cookies.
What to Serve with Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake mix (15 oz)
- 1 cup Andes mint baking chips
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 20 Andes chocolates
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, baking chips, vegetable oil and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, until a cohesive dough forms with no dry patches.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out 2 Tablespoon-sized pieces of dough onto the baking tray, about 3” apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies have puffed up and cracks have formed.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately place one unwrapped chocolate on each cookie.
- Allow the chocolate to warm up for 3-5 minutes, then use an offset spatula to spread the melted chocolate over the cookie. Allow the melted chocolate to set before storing or serving.
- Repeat with all cookies.
Expert Tips
- Room Temperature Chocolate: Importantly, make sure that your candy is at room temperature so that it will melt consistently.
- Super Chocolate Cookies: Stir some semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips into the mix for extra chocolatey goodness and texture in your cookie.
- Tip: Try adding some vanilla extract or mint extract into the cookie dough.
- Variation tip: Try adding some walnuts or pecans to the cookies.
- Sprinkles: Place some fun sprinkles on top of you cookies.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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These cookies sound fantastic. I love this flavor combo. I will definitely make this for my family.
These were delicious. I am pinning so I can make them again and again!
Thank you so much for this mint cookie recipe! Very easy to make and really delicious! Will make it again!
These cookies turned out thick just like I like them! Great flavor!
I have been looking for a new cookie recipe to try, and these are amazing, thank you!!
Chocolate and mint are one of my favorite combinations. These looks so good.