Chocolate Mint Cookies

These cookies mix chocolate and mint for a tasty Christmas snack! The rich chocolate and fresh mint create a delicious flavor. Each bite has a nice crunch and a soft center. With festive green and brown candies, they bring holiday spirit to any event. Enjoy these treats this season, and they'll become a beloved favorite!

2-1/2-c- all purpose flour 

1/3- c- cocoa powder 

1-tsp-baking soda 

1-tsp-cornstarch 

1/2-tsp-salt

1-c- 2 sticks butter, softened 

3/4-c- granulated sugar 

3/4-c- brown sugar 

1-tsp- vanilla extract 

2-eggs

1 bag(9oz) mint flavored M&M candies

1 bag (11 oz) mint chocolate baking pieces, or about 2 cups chopped up Andes Mints

Preheat oven to 375.

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, cornstarch and salt. Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together in a large bowl until creamy.  Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well.  Stir in the mint baking pieces and mint M&M’s.  Using a 2 TBSP scoop, portion out cookies on to your baking sheet and top with extra M&M’s. Then bake 2-3 inches apart for 10-12 minutes or until set.  As soon as you remove them from the oven, you can add some of the mint chocolate baking pieces if desired.  Cool on cookie sheets about 5 minutes then move to cooling rack to cool completely.  Makes about 2 dozen cookies.  Enjoy!