Ingredients
– All-purpose flour
– Dutch-processed cocoa powder
– Baking soda
– Salt
– Butter
– Granulated sugar
– Eggs
– Vanilla extract
– Peppermint extract
– Chopped mint chocolates or chocolate mint candies
– Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Baking: Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
Mixing: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Incorporation: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer.
Blend: Stir in the boiling water last (batter will be thin). Pour evenly into the prepared pan.
Cooking: Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake tests done with a toothpick.
Cooling: Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Last Step:
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🍫 Opt for high-quality dark or semi-sweet mint chocolates for a perfect melt.
🌿 Add fresh mint or mint-infused butter for a unique, herbal twist.
🛑 Go easy on the peppermint extract to steer clear of an overpowering taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1-2 hours
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 175
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 38