Decadent Mint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mint chocolate chips, candies or chopped-up candy bars.

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup mint chocolate chunks
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in Mint Chocolate treats: Gently fold in the mint chocolate until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Prepare Topping: While the cookies are cooling, heat the caramel sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through.

10. Top with Mint Chocolate Chunks: Once the cookies have cooled slightly, press a few mint chocolate chunks onto the top of each cookie.

11. Drizzle with Caramel: Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the mint chocolate chunks on each cookie.

12. Serve and Enjoy: Serve these indulgent mint chocolate caramel cookies with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot cocoa for the perfect treat. Enjoy the rich chocolate flavor, refreshing mint, and gooey caramel in every bite!

These cookies are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. Enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures in every bite!