Mint Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies with Crispy Edges
Rich double chocolate cookies packed with chopped peppermint bark and toasted walnuts create an indulgent treat perfect for holiday gatherings or winter dessert tables. The combination of cocoa powder in the dough and Hershey's Peppermint Bark Bells delivers intense chocolate flavor with refreshing mint bursts, while toasted walnuts add satisfying crunch. These extra-large cookies feature crispy edges and gooey centers when baked at the right temperature and timing.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temp
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Hershey's Peppermint Bark Bells, choppedmint chocolate chips1:1mint chocolate dairy
peppermint bark may be seasonal
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- 1
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- 2
Add eggs and vanilla and beat well
- 3
Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in separate bowl
- 4
Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture
- 5
Stir in chocolate and nuts by hand
- 6
Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 7
Chill dough in refrigerator for 10 minutes
- 8
Drop dough onto greased, cold cookie sheet using ice cream scoop
- 9
Bake for 17 minutes
- 10
Allow cookies to sit on cookie sheet for 2 minutes
- 11
Transfer to wire rack to cool using thin spatula
Tips
Chill the thick dough for 10 minutes before scooping to prevent excessive spreading during baking
Use a cold cookie sheet and regular ice cream scoop for consistent extra-large cookie sizes
Let cookies rest on the hot pan for 2 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week
Dough can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, or frozen up to 3 months
Best served slightly warm or at room temperature
Common Mistakes
Avoid overbaking to maintain gooey centers
Don't skip chilling time or cookies will spread too much
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
peppermint bark may be seasonal
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these cookies smaller?
Yes, use a smaller scoop and reduce baking time to 12-14 minutes, watching for crispy edges.
What if I can't find peppermint bark bells?
Substitute with regular mint chocolate chips or chop up peppermint bark candy bars.
How long do these cookies keep fresh?
Store in airtight container up to 1 week at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.