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Soft Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Cookies

A stack of rich, dark Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Cookies studded with chocolate chips, displayed on a white plate.
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A recipe for soft, chewy cookies featuring a rich chocolate base with a distinct mint flavor, made entirely without gluten.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. If using green food coloring, add a few drops now and mix until the dough is lightly tinted green.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press the tops lightly with a fork or the bottom of a glass. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum for the best texture. If your blend does not include it, add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the dry ingredients.
  • For a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 3/4 teaspoon.
  • To make these dairy-free, substitute the butter with a solid dairy-free butter alternative and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

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