These irresistible triple chocolate mint cookies combine rich chocolate and cool peppermint for the ultimate holiday treat. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, they taste just like Girl Scout Thin Mints but with a soft, chewy texture that keeps everyone coming back for more. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Originally published December 2021. Updated November 2024 with enhanced instructions and expert tips.

Why You’ll Love This Triple Chocolate Mint Cookie Recipe

• ✓ Tastes just like Girl Scout Thin Mints (but better!)
• ✓ Soft and chewy texture
• ✓ Perfect for Christmas cookie platters
• ✓ Only 30 minutes from start to finish
• ✓ Kid-friendly recipe
• ✓ Great for cookie exchanges
• ✓ Freezer-friendly

My middle daughter discovered this recipe while flipping through our collection of Christmas cookie magazines, and it’s become our family’s most requested holiday treat. These cookies disappear faster than any others on our Christmas cookie platter!

Key Ingredients for Triple Chocolate Mint Cookies 

• 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate: Creates a rich, deep chocolate base
• Andes Mint Candies: Provides the perfect chocolate-mint flavor combination
• Brown Sugar: Makes cookies extra soft and chewy
• Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances all the flavors
• Semisweet Chocolate Chips: Adds delicious chocolate chunks throughout

Full ingredient list and quantities in recipe card below.

Expert Cookie Baking Tips

Here are a few questions we get about making cookies. If you need cookie baking tips, make sure to read them all!

How to Get Perfectly Uniform Cookies

Use a melon baller or cookie scoop to measure your dough. Level each scoop against the side of your bowl for consistent sizing. This ensures even baking and professional-looking results.

How to Prevent Cookies from Sticking

Choose one of these foolproof methods to prevent your cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.

• Butter wrapper to grease the pan
• Best Option: Silicone baking mat (reusable and eco-friendly)
• Parchment paper
• Non-stick cooking spray

We like the baking mat best because it’s super easy and also eco-friendly. You don’t have to throw it away like parchment paper and you can use it over and over again.

Stop Cookies from Spreading Too Much

Who likes spreading cookies? Yuck. Here are tips to prevent that from happening.

1. Never place dough on warm baking sheets
2. Allow sheets to cool completely between batches
3. Chill dough if kitchen is warm
4. Don’t overbeat the butter and sugar

Best Way to Store and Freeze

We’re big fans of freezing cooking, and cookies are very freezer friendly. Here are a few ways you can prepare these cookies ahead of time for quick cookies when you need them!

• Counter Storage: Keep in airtight container up to 5 days
• Freezer Storage:
• Baked cookies: Up to 3 months in freezer bag. Check out Silicone Stasher Bags for reusable bag options!
• Cookie dough balls: Flash freeze, then store up to 3 months
• Thaw at room temperature before serving

Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe FAQs

Can I make these without a stand mixer?

Yes! A hand mixer works perfectly fine.

Can I substitute regular chocolate chips for the bittersweet?

While possible, bittersweet chocolate provides the perfect balance with the mint. We recommend sticking to the recipe for best results.

Why did my cookies spread too much?

This usually happens when baking sheets are too warm or butter is too soft. See our tips above for preventing spread.

How to Make Our Favorite Easy Christmas Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

• Melt bittersweet chocolate chips and butter in the microwave. We actually don’t have a microwave, so we use a double boiler over medium heat, stirring often until smooth. Let cool slightly.
• In a large stand mixer bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Stir in vanilla and the melted chocolate and butter mix.
• In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add it to the chocolate mixture in the mixing bowl.
• Stir in semisweet chocolate chips and the chopped Andes mints.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes before removing them from the pans into wire racks.
• Allow cookies to cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Looking for more easy Christmas cookie recipes? Here are a few of our favorite!

Chocolate Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Double Chocolate Pomegranate Cookies Sweetened with Honey

Quick & Easy Fruitcake Cookies

Easy Mason Jar Cookies Made with Boxed Cake Mix