I know that I probably should have some healthy recipe for the day after Christmas to help us move through the sugar coma we are living in (especially since it’s a work day). And if that’s what you’re looking for, then Healthy New Years Soup is the way to go! Instead, I have one last cookie recipe…
Ok that’s a lie. I may have a few more cookie recipes : ) In fact, I had planned on baking up one or two more cookies yesterday but didn’t make the time. My mom and I started our Christmas day with a 10am yoga class. It was challenging, sweaty, and a lovely way to begin our holiday. Then came back and spent a little time with everyone’s favorite mischievous kitten.
Then, of course, we saw a movie and finished out the day with Chinese food.
Which doesn’t really relate at all to the cookies, but it was a really fun day!
So back to the cookies. These mint chocolate delights taste very similar to a thin mint!
And to add a little décor, I decided to sprinkle the tops with some mint and chocolate chips.
Aren’t these beautiful??? So much more fun than soup : )
12 Days of Recipes {Wrapping it Up}
Chocolate Mint Cookies
From Cooking Light May 2001
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup mint and chocolate chips
Directions
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
Combine the brown sugar and next 5 ingredients (brown sugar through peppermint extract) in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 2 minutes. Beat in the egg white. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until well-blended.
Coat your hands lightly with cooking spray. Shape the dough into a 6-inch log. Wrap log in plastic wrap; freeze 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Cut the log into 24 (1/4-inch) slices, and place 1 inch apart on baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray. Push chocolate chips into the tops of cookies. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool on wire racks.
So fun that you and your mom practice yoga together… what a great start to the day! Hope you had a lovely holiday!
Thanks Erin! YOu too! It is always special when we get to a class together.
I love mint and chocolate; these cookies look awesome!
I agree- how great to start the day with yoga with your mom!
Thanks Abby! They are super delicious!
Oh my goodness, I love mint and chocolate and these cookies look heavenly! I think it’s so great that you and your mom workout together too. Love it!
Thanks Melanie! It makes exercise really fun when we go together and set up a play date for afterwards : )
Yum!! I love mint chocolate!! I like to put thin mints in the freezer! Do you think these would be good frozen too?
I can attest to the fact that they are AWESOME straight from the freezer : )
Those cookies look amazing!! What a great way to start Christmas Day with a workout with mom! I love to hear how others spend their holidays.
ME too! It’s such an exciting time of year!