- 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend see note 1
- 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum omit if your flour blend contains it
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted but not hot
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- 1 cup Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Bits or chopped Andes Creme de Menthe Thins
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
Add the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed until completely combined.
Mix in the eggs one at a time. Once the eggs are incorporated, mix in the mint extract and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth. Then scrape down the bowl with a spatula.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. Mix in 1 cup of the chocolate chips/chunks and 1 cup Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Bits.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for 2-24 hours.
Once the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 3 baking pans with silicone mats or parchment paper.
Use a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) to portion the cookie dough into 18 cookies. Roll each portion into a round ball then place it on the prepared baking mats. Gently press down slightly to flatten the top and add a couple of reserved chocolate chips/mints to the top.
Bake one tray at a time on the center rack for 10-14 minutes. Keep the rest of the dough refrigerated when not in use. Baking time will depend on the size of your cookie and individual ovens.
Cool the cookies on the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Read the post for helpful TIPS before making these cookies.
- I use my NightshadeFree Gluten Free Flour Blend in this recipe. If you use a blend that contains xanthan gum, omit the amount called for in the recipe.
- Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa can be subbed for the Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder but I don’t recommend using Natural Cocoa Powder, it will yield a drier cookie with less flavor.
- To freeze the cookie dough, portion your cookie dough out, form into balls, and flatten slightly and press a couple chocolate chips into the dough. Freeze on a sheet pan until completely frozen. Transfer to a freezer bag for storage. Bake the frozen cookie dough for 14 minutes.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g
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Nutrition Facts are estimated and aren't always accurate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist if you have special dietary needs.