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Chewy Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Cookies

Close-up of a Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Cookie broken in half showing a gooey, melted chocolate center.
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Bake soft and chewy cookies that are completely gluten-free, featuring a rich chocolate base and a bright peppermint flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 3/4 cups 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate chunks

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, brown sugar, and granulated 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 chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate chunks.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still appear 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

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute standard chocolate chips and chunks with certified dairy-free alternatives.
  • If your gluten-free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1/2 teaspoon to the dry ingredients.
  • For a stronger mint flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of extra peppermint extract, but taste the dough first.

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