straightforward Chocolate Mint Cookies with big fudgy centers and fresh mint flavor. Only eight ingredients and packed with rich chocolate mint goodness.
author’s note
Fudgy Chocolate Mint Cookies Inspired by BYU Brownies
I’m from Utah, home of the famous BYU mint chocolate brownie. I even worked at the creamery that created and sold it, so of course I had to recreate those on my blog. And then it got me thinking… what about a chocolate mint cookie? I had to try it, and it did not disappoint.
Are you all cranking out cookies right and left for the holidays? I know I am! Between testing new cookie recipes to share with you and making treats for neighbors and friends, it feels like my oven hasn’t had a break.
And these cookies are a total holiday lifesaver. Ready in about 10 minutes, and only eight ingredients. reliable for when you need a quick win.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Tips or Swaps |
|---|---|
| Cream Cheese | Use full-fat brick-style for the best texture. Low-fat makes the dough too soft. |
| Unsalted Butter | Use room temperature butter so the dough blends smoothly without getting greasy. |
| Brownie Mix | Use an 18 ounce box or the texture will be off. It is satisfying to Betty Crocker Supreme Chocolate Chunk. |
| Chocolate Pudding Mix | Use instant chocolate pudding (not sugar free and not cook and serve). Use the small 3.9 ounce box. |
| Mint Chocolate Cookies (Oreos) | Chop them coarsely. Can swap with more Andes mints if you prefer. |
| Andes Mints | Coarsely chop. Junior Mints also work if you can’t find Andes mints. |
How To Make Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Add the dry brownie mix and pudding mix. The dough gets thick and sticky fast.
- Fold in chopped mint Oreos and Andes mints.
- Chill for 30 minutes so the dough is easier to work with.
- Scoop large dough balls and flatten slightly.
- Bake until just set. Underbaking keeps them fudgy.
Tips For Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Use room temp ingredients: Cold butter or cream cheese blends best. If they’re melted, the dough gets greasy.
- Check package sizes: Double check the ounces on the brownie mix and pudding mix. If they’re too big, the cookies turn out dry and crumbly.
Storage
- Room temp: Store chocolate mint cookies airtight for up to 5 days.
- Freeze dough balls: Freeze on a tray then move to a bag. Bake from frozen.
- Freeze baked cookies: Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter.
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- White Chocolate & Peppermint: Swap chocolate fudge pudding with white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix, and use white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
- Add a chocolate mint ganache from this Chocolate Cheesecake.
- Make it more minty by adding a Andes mint on top like in these Andes Mint Cookies.
