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The Ultimate Cream Cheese Chocolate Mint Cookies

These decadent Chocolate Mint Cookies are made with cream cheese for the ultimate soft and tender bite. Featuring rich cocoa and vibrant green mint baking chips, they are the perfect festive treat. Whether you are baking for St. Patrick's Day or looking for sweet irish appetizers to share at a gathering, this easy cookie recipe will be a guaranteed hit!
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Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: Chocolate Mint Cookies, cream cheese cookies, irish appetizers, mint chocolate treats, St. Patrick's Day dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 151kcal

Ingredients 

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed or natural
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups green mint baking chips such as Guittard

Instructions

  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and kosher salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Beat the room temperature butter and cream cheese in a mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth. Add the white sugar and continue to mix until the texture becomes creamy and fluffy.
  • Blend in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring the first egg is fully incorporated before mixing in the second. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure an even mix.
  • Stir the dry flour and cocoa mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed just until combined. Gently fold in the green mint baking chips, then cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Portion the chilled dough using a medium cookie scoop and space the mounds evenly on the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set. Allow the Chocolate Mint Cookies to rest on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet

Notes

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate to extend their freshness. For a double chocolate twist, substitute half of the green mint chips with semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg