How to Make Chocolate-Mint Marble Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate-Mint Marble Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the refreshing taste of mint. These cookies are not only visually stunning with their marbled appearance, but they also have a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The combination of chocolate and mint is a classic flavor pairing that has been enjoyed for generations, and this recipe delivers a delectable and satisfying cookie that is sure to please both chocolate and mint enthusiasts.<...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 8 drops green food coloring (Optional)
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup white sugar, for rolling

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Additional Time: 17 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Put 1 3/4 cups sugar, butter, cream cheese, baking powder, salt, and peppermint and vanilla extracts in a bowl. Cream together with a mixer until well blended, 2 or 3 minutes. Mix in egg until incorporated. Add 2 cups of the flour; mix on low speed until incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes (dough will be very soft).
  • Divide dough roughly in half and transfer one half to another bowl. Mix in food coloring, if using, and remaining 1/2 cup flour into one half of dough. Mix cocoa powder into other half. Place 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl.
  • Pinch off about 1 teaspoon of green dough and roll into a small ball; repeat with remaining green dough. Do the same with chocolate dough. To make each cookie, line up 4 small balls of dough in a row, alternating colors: green, chocolate, green, chocolate. Squish the 4 small dough balls together and roll lightly into 1 big ball. Roll in sugar; set on prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake until cookie edges start to turn golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 158mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 82mg