CHOCOLATE CHIP MINT COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

·         1 1/4 cups flour

·         3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

·         1 1/4 teaspoons salt

·         3/4 teaspoon baking soda

·         2 sticks butter, at room temperature

·         1 cup sugar

·         2/3 cup (packed) brown sugar

·         1 teaspoon peppermint extract

·         2 eggs

·         2 cups chocolate chips

DDIRECTIONS

Pre-heat the oven to 375°F.

Whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Beat the butter on medium speed for about 1 minute, until smooth. Add the sugars and beat for another 2 minutes or so, until well blended. Add the peppermint extract. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat until blended. Add the dry ingredients, mixing only until just incorporated. Add the chocolate chips.

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

- Rachel Ray Recipe