Double Chocolate Mint Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 4 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Cream together, butter, sugar and eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients. Blend well.

Drop by teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-9 minutes. Cookies will be soft. Cool about 1 minute on cookie sheet then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Variation: For a different flavor, omit peppermint extract and use a total of 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Also substitute peanut butter flavored chips for the chocolate chips.