MINT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIES

Mint Brownie Cookies are made with cocoa powder, melted butter, and plenty of chocolate chips for a soft, fudgy bite! Mint chocolate pieces add a refreshing twist to the deep chocolate flavor.

Chocolate chip and mint cookies are one of our favorite brownie cookie variations, made with cocoa powder, melted butter, and both semi-sweet and mint chocolate chips for a rich chocolate flavor with a cool minty twist. The dough comes together easily in one bowl and bakes into cookies with chewy edges and a soft, fudgy center.

These cookies are especially perfect during the holidays or cooler months when chocolate and mint just feel right. Around here they disappear fast—my family can never stop at just one, especially when they’re still warm from the oven.

Recipe Highlights

• Chocolate & Mint Combo: Cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and mint chocolate chips create the perfect rich chocolate flavor with a cool minty twist.
• Fudgy Brownie Texture: These cookies bake up with chewy edges and soft, fudgy centers—just like a brownie in cookie form.
• Loaded with Chocolate: I love that there are chocolate chips both in the dough and on top, so every bite is full of melty chocolate goodness.

Chocolate Brownie Cookie Ingredients

½ cup Cocoa Powder: Gives these cookies their rich, deep chocolate brownie flavor.

1 cup Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cookies and helps create their soft, chewy texture.

½ cup Melted Butter: Adds richness and moisture while helping create that fudgy brownie-like consistency.

3 TBSP Vegetable Oil: A little vegetable oil keeps the cookies extra soft and tender.

1 Egg: Binds the ingredients together and helps give the cookies structure.

1 tsp Vanilla Extract: Enhances the chocolate flavor and adds warmth to the cookies.

1 ⅓ cups All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base of the dough and provides structure for the cookies.

½ tsp Baking Powder: Helps the cookies rise slightly so they aren’t too dense.

½ tsp Salt: Sweetness and brings out the chocolate and mint flavors.

1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Adds melty pockets of chocolate throughout the cookies.

1 cup Mint Chocolate Chips: Creates cool, refreshing mint flavor that makes these cookies special.

Tips for making Mint Brownie Cookies

• Don’t Overmix the Dough: Once you add the flour, mix just until combined to keep the cookies soft and fudgy instead of tough.
• Press the Dough Balls Slightly: Lightly pressing the dough before baking helps the cookies spread evenly and creates that classic brownie cookie look.
• Add Extra Chips on Top: Sprinkle a few chocolate and mint chips on top of each dough ball before baking so the cookies look bakery-style and have extra chocolate in every bite.
• Let Them Rest on the Pan: Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes after baking so they finish setting up while staying soft and fudgy in the center.

How long do brownie cookies last?

These brownie cookies will keep for about 5–7 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. For the best texture and flavor, they’re really best enjoyed within the first 2–3 days, when the centers are still soft and fudgy.

CAN YOU FREEZE COOKIES?

I love freezing cookies! There are 2 ways I prefer to freeze them. The first is by freezing the unbaked cookie dough balls. I scoop & shape the balls round with my hands, then freeze them in 1 layer on a cookie sheet. You can position them as close together as possible without touching. Freeze, then once solid, transfer them to a ziplock freezer bag. Then you can pull them out and bake them whenever you want! You’ll want to either let them thaw on a cookie sheet while preheating the oven, or add a couple minutes to the bake time to compensate for frozen cookie dough.

The second way is to just freeze the baked cookies. My mother in law does this ALL the time. They turn out pretty well, albeit a tiny bit drier and more crumbly once thawed. Oh and you’ve got to make sure you thaw them. Frozen cookies are pretty hard to eat. Thankfully, they only take about 20 minutes or so to thaw out.

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of mint chocolate chips?

Yes! You can substitute with all semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you’ll lose the minty flavor that makes these cookies special.

Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Absolutely! Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. The texture may be slightly different, but they’ll still be fudgy and delicious.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes! You can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours before baking, which can actually help intensify the flavor.

Why are my cookies spreading too much or too little?

Make sure your butter is fully melted but not hot, and don’t overmix the dough after adding the flour. Pressing the dough lightly before baking also helps control spreading.

Can I make these vegan?

You can! Replace the egg with a flax egg and use vegan butter or coconut oil. Use dairy-free chocolate and mint chips for a fully vegan treat.

How long should I let these cookies cool?

Cookies are best left to cool on the baking sheet they’re cooked on for 3-4 minutes, then you can transfer them to a cooling rack to cool further. This way, they don’t fall apart as cookies are pretty soft still when they’re pulled out of the oven. After a couple minutes on a cooling rack, cooking are usually cool enough to eat! Warm cookies are the best!

Enjoy more of our favorite mint cookie recipes here:

• These Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate-mint flavor—all made with just 4 simple ingredients! Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious.
• Mint Oreo Stuffed Cookies are soft, thick, and packed with minty goodness, featuring a whole Mint Oreo baked right into the center of each buttery, brown sugar cookie!
• Light, airy, and just a little crunchy, these Mint Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies are bursting with refreshing mint flavor. Add chocolate chips for a fun twist that’s as pretty as it is delicious!
• Big, Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips, mint chips, and a hidden peppermint patty in the center. Mint chocolate heaven in every bite!
• These Mint Oreo Cookies take classic chocolate chip cookies up a notch with crushed Mint Oreos for the ultimate chocolate-mint treat! Packed with flavor, they’re a fun twist on a favorite cookie.
• Frosted Mint Chocolate Cookies are topped with creamy mint frosting—just like your favorite Thin Mints! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you’re craving a mint-chocolate treat.

Mint Brownie Cookies are fudgy, chocolate-packed, and loaded with melty mint chips—so good, you’ll want to eat them straight from the oven! Perfect for cozy nights or holiday treats, one bite and they’ll disappear fast.