BRRRRR :: Recipe - Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

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It's cold. It's April. This displeases me. However, I've discovered the only redeeming quality to 40 degree weather in April - I can still bake without turning the house into a suana. And bake I did...

Banana Bread...



(Recipe HERE)

and Applesauce Cupcakes...



(Recipe HERE)

I also made Chocolate Mint Chip cookies a few days ago...



Mint Chocolate Delights
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup baking Cocoa

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 2/3 cups (10oz package) Nestle Toll House Dark Chocolate and Mint Morsels

Directions
Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.

Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually beat in flour mixture.

Stir in morsels.

Drop by well-rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 325F for 11 to 13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and centers are set.

Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.