Double chunk Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

I was at MD Anderson the other day getting bloodwork done and they had a lady serving cookies in the waiting room. Fresh out of the oven! they were delicious with my cup of coffee that was freshly made as well. Made for a lovely morning. Also made my hungry for some nice, warm cookies! Enjoy.

2 C flour 2/3 C unsweeted cocoa powder 1 t baking soda

¼ t salt 1 C (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 C granulated sugar

2/3 C firmly packed light brown sugar 2 eggs

1 t McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract 6 oz chocolate chips

1 C coarsely chopped walnuts

Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract, mix well. Gradually stir in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate and nuts.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoons about 2” apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake at preheated 350 deg oven for 8-10 minutes or just until cookies are set. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

Yield: 4 dozen