These Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies are a nostalgic holiday favorite that combine rich chocolate flavor with creamy pastel mint centers that melt just enough to form a soft "frosting." They're pretty on a cookie tray and taste like a bite of winter magic.
This recipe reminds me of Christmas baking days in my mom's kitchen when chocolate and mint always seemed to go hand in hand. If you love cookies that bring together sweetness and just the right touch of cool mint, this one's for you.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Chocolate meets mint: the combination of cocoa-rich dough and melted mint candies creates that classic flavor everyone loves.
Soft and fudgy: these cookies bake up tender with a chewy center and melt-in-your mouth mint topping.
Perfect for gifting: their glossy, colorful tops make them a pretty addition to holiday cookie boxes.
Key Ingredients for Chocolate Mint Creams
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- All-purpose flour: the base for structure, keeping the cookies soft yet sturdy.
- Brown sugar: adds a deep caramel sweetness that pairs perfectly with chocolate.
- Butter: gives richness and helps achieve that fudgy texture.
- Semisweet chocolate pieces: melted into the dough for an extra chocolatey bite.
- Pastel cream mint kisses (affiliate link): the signature topping that melts and swirls into a creamy mint frosting.
Variations on Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies
- Double Chocolate Drizzle: add a drizzle of white chocolate over the mint layer once cooled.
- Peppermint Crunch: sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before the mint hardens.
- Mini Sandwich Cookies: spread extra melted mint between two small cookies for a fun twist.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Mint Creams
- Chill the dough well - cold dough holds its shape and prevents overspreading.
- Work quickly when adding mints so they melt evenly and swirl easily.
- Let them cool completely before storing, or the mints will smudge instead of set.
How to Store and Reheat
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months with parchment paper between layers.
More Holiday Cookies You'll Love
If you love the chocolate and mint combination, try my Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies next. For more seasonal treats, bake up Peanut Butter Kisses, Eggnog Fudge with Cherries and Pistachios and Air Fryer Eggnog Cookies.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces
- 1 egg
- ½ pound pastel cream mint kisses
Instructions
- Stir together flour and baking soda. In a medium saucepan heat and stir brown sugar, butter, and water over low heat till butter is melted. Add chocolate pieces. Heat and stir till chocolate is melted. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let stand for 15 minutes or til cool.
- Beat egg into chocolate mixture. Stir in the flour mixture till well mixed. Dough will be soft. Cover and chill for 2 hours, or till easy to handle. (If you refrigerate overnight you will need to let dough sit on counter for about 30 minutes).
- Shape into 1" balls. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes. Remove and immediately top each cookie with a mint. Return to the oven and bake about 2 minutes more or till cookies are done. Swirl the melted mints with a knife to "frost" cookies. Remove and cool til mints are firm. Makes about 48.
Kim Mancuso says
I have that same cookbook, and made these before, but it was many years ago! They are tasty! I love the combo of chocolate and mint!
Andrew's Mom says
I love that book! Great like looking cookies.
lapetitepancake says
I just tried these and they were soooooo dreamy! Thanks for the recipe!
I just posted about it on my blog too. Hope that's ok?
Anonymous says
My mom used to make these every year and lost the recipe. Couldn't remember where she found it, and I have been looking for it for some time now. I may make these today! Thanks for posting.
Jess says
I did make them, and they are GOOD (if not as attractive as yours)!