These Fudgy Mint cookies combine two of my favorite things in the world: chocolate and mint. Caramel is my third favorite thing, but caramel and mint don’t play nice together, so I had to make caramel stay at home for this play date.
And my tummy thanks me.
These are so easy to make because you start with a box of Devil’s Food cake mix. I’m all for shortcuts, and I’m also all for Devil’s Food fudgy-ness!
Fudgy Mint Cookies
Servings 2 1/2 - 3 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 15.25- oz pkg Devil's Food Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 Tbsp water
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 pkg York Peppermint Patties (You'll want one for each of 2-3 dozen cookies
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, butter and water. Add eggs; mix well.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. (The dough will be sticky, so the easiest way to do this is to drop spoonfuls of dough into the powdered sugar and start rolling it into a ball in there.)
- Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until set. Immediately press a mint into the center of each cookie. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy! The combination of the Devil’s Food cake-y richness with the cool mint of the peppermint patties is simply delightful.
MichelleJames says
Hey, Liz! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Fudgy Mint Cookies so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we’ve FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec. Happy Friday! http://ourcraftymom.com/home-matters-linky-party-115/
Michelle~Our Crafty Mom
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
Love, Love, Love! <3 Easy and chocolate anything gets me every time!
Heidi says
Love the idea of adding the mints. They look delish!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
I found these cookies at this link up.
They look delicious.
Helen Fern says
This looks great! Would love it if you would share them on our Great Cookie Exchange page!
Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says
Oh wow, these sound so good! Thank you for linking up with us at The Wednesday Round Up and we look forward to seeing you back next week!
Raijean says
You make these look so good, I would actually try them.
Katriza @ Everything Home Life says
Wow you did a great job! They look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Mmm, these look yummy! You had me at fudgy! The mint is just an added bonus. Lol
Nicole says
Chocolate and mint are one of my favorite flavor combinations. I know I’d love these cookies! They look amazing.
Alena Belleque says
Wow, all the chocolate!! Super rich, I’ll bet. Love your pictures!
Lorane says
I’m guessing this would have a similar taste to the “York” Bars. I love the quality of your photos .. makes the food really come to life
Jennifer E. says
Cake mix for cookies? That’s genius in my book. These look heavenly!
CourtneyLynne says
Omg!!! These cookies sounds pretty amazing!!!! I love mint! Thin mint Girl Scout cookies are my fav & these look like a wayyy better version of those!
gingermommyrants says
These cookies look so delicious. I can not wait to make some with my kids. I love chocolate mint everything.
Lynndee says
Those are definitely enticing! I like York Peppermint Patties a lot. actually, anything with chocolate is delicious for me.
Ellen ThatChicMom says
Oh my I know what homemade treat to make my mom for Mother’s Day. York peppermint Patties are her weakness!
Lucero De La Tierra says
What are you doing to me Liz? Chocolate and mint are my two favorite flavors for sweets. This is going in my recipe book for days I can indulge.
Crystal says
Oh wow, those look so good! The cookies look great on their own, but then you add the mints and I don’t know what to say. I just want one. Or two.
Shell Feis says
Those sound amazing! I love crinkle cookies and I can never get enough mint.
Christie says
Would have never guessed that you started with a cake mix box! LOVE LOVE LOVE the minty goodness
Rebecca Swenor says
These sounds and looks so delicious indeed. I love anything mint flavor so I will be making these for sure. Thanks for shairng.
Roselynn says
I love the taste of peppermint with chocolate, although no one in my family agrees with me. Thank you for the recipe, I might have to make myself a small batch if nothing else haha.
Chene Atkins- Whittington says
Amazing! I can see me eating all of these by myself….hiding in the bathroom 😉
Ruby says
Mouthwatering! I bet this is so delicious! Mint and chocolate is my one of my favorite combinations!
Babita says
Those fudge mint cookies look really delicious. My older ones loves mint flavored anything. So may be I could make some for her.
Naomi says
Yum!
Krystal says
I’m going to need these in my life asap! They are so cute and tasty looking!
Melinda Dunne says
LOVE this idea! I actually can’t wait to try these.
Donna says
I do love devil food’s cake! My husband loves York Peppermint Patties and mint and chocolate, so I’ll make this for him for sure! I might try these with some caramel squares for me (I do love caramel)! 🙂
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
Oh, caramel. That sounds like a fab idea!
Carly says
Oh my gosh these look amazing!
AJ Crooms says
This is a great activity for over the Easter break.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
I love anything chocolate mint! and these cookies look fanstastic, I wanna have one right now.
Ashley @irishred02 says
These look delicious! Perfect for all the cookie lovers out there
Angela Christoper says
My kids would love this cookie with mint. Looks cool in mouth and taste sweet.
Kiwi says
Looks delish! I love mint cookies I am craving them now!
Penny Struebig says
These sound great! And not too hard to make. Two huge pluses! Pinned for later reference.
Debra says
These look amazing! My daughter would love them!
Digna D. says
I have been searching for a mint cookie recipe. I will have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing. The cookies look delicious.
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
These look SO good. I love the mint and chocolate combination.
kristen says
yum. these seriously look good. I love fudgy cookies!
ourfamilyworld says
Those cookies just look AMAZING. I am sure I can eat the whole plate by myself
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
I love cookies and peppermint patties so I’m sure the combination would be awesome. Now I’m wondering what other amazing flavor combinations I’ve been missing out on.
Krysta says
You’re right… mint and chocolate go together ALMOST as good as PB and chocolate! These cookies seem ver doable and delicious! Thanks!
Aida Ingram says
I LOVE peppermint patties… I can’t wait to give this recipe. It looks like such a cool recipe to make, but it also looks easy. These would be great at a party or a get together.
Martine - MeUnfinished says
Wow! My daughter loves mint and chocolate and does like to bake. She will love making these, thanks!
Shaney Vijendranath says
I love fudge and I love mint! This must be extremely yummy. So trying this recipe.
Estelle says
That recipe combines two of my favs chocolate mints and devils food cake. I definitely will be baking this in the near future.
Danielle says
Mint and chocolate fudge make a fabulous pair! Can’t wait to make these.
Lena says
Mint and fudge – that is the best of both worlds.
Lena says
This is the best of both worlds – min and fudge
Chrysa says
These look so delicious. I think I’m going to try them – I’ll get to eat the whole batch since hubby isn’t a fan of mint!
Tiffany says
I think I’m the only one in the world who doesn’t like the mint and chocolate combination. It makes me think of eating a chocolate bar after brushing my teeth! These cookies look pretty good, maybe I will put a Reese’s on top instead of a York Peppermint Patty. 🙂
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
They look better than Girl Scout cookies! And they are easy to make!
Dawn McAlexander says
These look fabulous! They are giving me a chocolate attack!
Maggie says
Those look amazing! Pinning for sure!
Crystal says
Those look so yummy!!!
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
Brilliant idea!! I’m sure you don’t have any leftovers, but I’d sure join you for this treat!
The Pinterested Parent says
you have just made my day with this recipe. York patties are my absolute favorite. I am pinning this. Thank you.
Pam says
I certainly hope you are coming to visit me and bringin. a big batch of these cookies !
sandra davis says
These look so delicious. I am crazy about chocolate and mint and I am going to have to try to make these.
Paula Schuck says
I love this idea! I’m a big fan of Peppermint Patties so I’ll be trying this out!
Rust says
These look decadent as can be — delicious! Love thin mints and this is a great idea!
Yona Williams says
First I see the Girl Scouts posted outside of Walmart today, and now I see the recipe for this – you’re killing me!
Natalie | One Busy WAHM says
These look great – and I love when I discover recipes that even my kids can help me with. So much more fun!
Rosie says
Hello! I love making cookies, and I’ve never seen any like this! They are really cute and I’d like to bring them to a get together, I’m sure they’d be devoured. So easy too. Great idea!!!
Demetra says
Those look really good, I can’t wait to try this recipe. Fudge and mint are a great flavor combination.
Anne says
I love how easy these are to make! Anything with chocolate and mint is a hit with me.
Natalie says
These cookies look like a professional made them ! They look incredibly rich and delicious.
Myrabev says
These look so delicious and yummy, thanks for the recipe
Penelope says
Those look really good 🙂 My dad LOVES mint cookies, mint chocolates, all of it, he’d LOVE these!
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
These look wonderful! I love peppermint patties and in a cookie sounds even better!
Bismah says
These look delicious! I love mint chocolate and I haven’t had any in such a long time. Thank you for sharing!
Alissa Apel says
The taste of chocolate and mint together is wonderful! I’ll have to give this a try. Yummy!
Barrie says
These look so good…and so easy to make. The teen and I both love anything mint and peppermint patties are a favorite candy. This will be a great food to have when she returns from spring break!
Jessica To says
These look like a great Easter treat. I love York Peppermint Patties and this a different way to eat them!
Kori says
I love York Peppermint Patties.. haven’t had them in ages. My biggest challenge with these cookies would be not eating all of the patties first, lol.
April G says
Mint and chocolate are a great yummy treat. And with fudge too? Delicious!
Danielle says
Whoa! These look amazing! I love chocolate and mint and these would be so easy to whip up.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These cookies look so delicious. I book marked the page so i can make them this weekend. I love chocolate and mint together.
Reginia Cordell says
These look absolutely delicious. I love the hint of mint with chocolate. I’d love to serve these at an office function.
Maria says
I have to try this for my husband! He has a major sweet tooth.
Michele says
I really really really want about a dozen of these right now–not later–now!! It has been a horrendous couple of months and I could use the fix!!
Stefani Tolson says
I love your idea to mix these two together. I love chocolate & mint. I used to LOVE those Andes mints growing up. I want to try these!
Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says
So yummy! I bet these would be perfect with the mini york patties too!
Fabulous Perks says
I don’t think I have ever had any style cookies with mint. This is looks very tasty.
rochkirstin says
That’s a deadly combination that will make me raise my two thumbs up for sure. These cookies look so good on camera and I bet that they also taste really great!
Athena says
Ohh, my office would love these and they look simple
Farrah says
These look like a great try! I’ll have to pin this recipe to make next time we want a special snack.
HilLesha says
I seldom get into sweets, but I do get a sweet craving every now and then. I’ll definitely have to fix something like this next time that sweet cravings hits!
Elizabeth O. says
We call those chocolate crinkles here! I make those treats when there are special occasions!
Amanda Love says
All that fudgey goodness sounds delightful. I love fudge and mint so I know this is going to be heavenly.
Franc Ramon says
I like the taste of mint specially when it combines with chocolate. This looks like a delightful treat for sweet tooth like me.
Lisa Collins says
I love “Kris Kringle” cookies – tradition in our house! This is a fun way to give them a new twist too!
Elizabeth Towns says
Decadent! I know that I would eat these at somebody else’s home, event, or table. I would not be able to make them at home because I have absolutely no will power when it comes to chocolate. NONEATALL. I would devour these cookies and pretend they had never been made. The crumbs would tell the truth.
Kimberly M. says
I am not much of a chocolate person. I like it once in a while but I am not like a lot of people that crave it. Having said that I have to admit that I LOVE peppermint patties. I would try these just for that reason. I know my grandsons would love them and those three cookie monsters would devour them.
Shauna says
Mint and chocolate… together… just makes me happy. Yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
I think my son would love this cookie! Thanks for sharing some great recipes!
Racquel says
Mint chocolate is a favorite around here, especially in ice cream. Might have to make up a batch of these for my daughter’s upcoming school birthday snack.
Crystal says
You’d be certainly Mom of the Year!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Mint + chocolate = My favorite. I gotta makes these.
M from K&M: The Stay-at-Home Life says
I will have to try these at Christmas–my dad loves York patties!
Jenny Temcio says
I love mint and chocolate together! I bet these are amazing!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
You see so many people stuff cookies these days it’s actually nice to see you put the patty on top.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
Chocolate and mint are quite a divine pairing indeed! It’s always been one of my dad’s favorite and my girls seem to have inherited this sweet craving of his 🙂
Theresa says
You probably can’t hear me, but I’m over here going “yeah! yeah! yeah!” Everything about these sound amazing!
Debbie Denny says
These look so delish. Think I may be in love.
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I always enjoy the combination of chocolate and mint and would probably add some cocoa to the devil’s food mix to make it,more chocolatey.
Marcie W. says
Both my mom and my sister are huge chocolate mint fans. These cookies look yummy and the fact that they use boxed cake mix makes them a great mid-week treat to make.
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
This looks like the most decadent cookie! I have to try them!
Dee Mauser says
Chocolate and mint are two of my favorite combinations. That and chocolate/peanut butter. I am definitely making this recipe!
michele d says
To Die For… Oh my favorite! Love mint cookies.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I totally agree! Amazing!
Carol Cassara says
I could just gobble that stuff up–my sweet tooth is speaking to me!
Stephanie says
Wow! Great idea! They look delicious!
Ronnie says
These look AMAZING. I’m sending the page over to my sis so she can bake them for us. 😀 Love the idea of combining the peppermint patties with cookie dough.
Amber NElson says
Wow, those look heavenly. I would love to try these!
Crystal says
Shortcuts let me get things done! These look and sound delicious!
Life as a Convert says
Oh these look delicious. I love a fudge cookie like that.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
That looks so yummy. I think I could actually make those cookies.
Tough Cookie Mommy says
I completely agree with you. These look like my kind of cookie. I would prepare these for my family too.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
I love peppermint patties! They are in my top 5 chocolates/candies that I just love. I am going to have to grab some and make these. I have a few cake mixes on hand.
Tough Cookie Mommy says
Mint cookies must have been sent straight from heaven. Add fudge to that and we have perfection in a dessert.
Patty H says
Yum I love peppermint patties. I bet these are so refreshing. These would make a great after dinner cookie.
Crystal says
And before dinner cookie, right? I could eat them all day long!
Kelly Hutchinson says
Two of my favorites things in the world are mints and devil’s food cake! This is a winning combination for me!
Katriza @ Everything Home Life says
That looks so yummy! Thanks!
Lesley says
I love mint. I love fudge. Sounds like a good treat for me.
Bonnie says
Yum, they sound indulgent. I think I would like to try the cookie dough paired with sea salt carmel.
Nina Say says
I need to make these. I wonder if they would be TOO MINTY if I put thin mints on the bottom?
Crystal says
Umm is there such a thing? That sounds like a mint chocolate trifecta!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
Woah! Those certainly look like a very tasty treat! Thanks for the great recipe!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Oh my gosh, I’m practically licking the screen! I need to make these this weekend – just have to!
Christine GW says
I am a big fan of the chocolate-mint combo. I like to eat it or serve it after a spicy or garlic-y meal since it is more refreshing than just plain chocolate.
Dawn McAlexander says
These look super tasty! Yesterday was my husband’s birthday, so these would make a good post birthday snack!
Jesica H says
I love anything chocolate and mint! I am so going to make these asap!!!
Carol Bryant says
My spouse loves mint and chocolate – I may need to make these mmmm
Jamie says
I think these look DIVINE! I love peppermint patties…and of course I love chocolate too! These will be on my To Do list!!
Blondie says
Oh man those look yummy!! I’m not very good at baking but I think that I could probably give those a try. Worse case, I get to eat a ton of peppermint patties!!
Britney says
These are awesome! I love the idea of these cookies!
Katie @ Pick Any Two says
YUMMY! I especially love these because I am from YORK, as in York Peppermint Patty, so any chance I can use that candy I do!
Liz Leiro says
I’m not a chocolate lover at all, but when you throw mint into the mix? It’s snack time! 🙂 Thanks for the recipe. It’s surprisingly easy for how beautiful the cookies look.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I bet the chocolate and the mint go great together. Sounds perfect for Easter!
Mhie Lee says
This looks so simple and easy to make. I am not really big fun of mint as it bothers my stomach.
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says
I think these look amazing. I love peppermint patties.
aimee fauci says
You had me at York Peppermint Patties! This looks amazing.
Dawn Lopez says
Oh wow! These need to be in my life asap! Gorgeous and I bet they are ridiculously mouth watering… I’m pretty much drooling on my keyboard as we speak.
Heather says
Yum! I might have to give these a try one day… Kinda watching my waistline right now, but these look killer good!
Debi @ Life Currents says
Um, yum and wow! Chocolate and mint are my favorite! And these look awesome!
Jeanine says
Wow. This is amazing. I need to make these asap. They look so good, I wonder how long I could keep these in the house for? My guess is not long!
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
These look amazing!!! I love how they are fudgy…I much prefer this type of texture for cookies as opposed to a crunchy texture. Your pics are amazing too!
Annie {Stowed Stuff} says
I love mint. These look heavenly. Can’t wait to try out the recipe.
David Fultner says
MMMM these are two of my favorite thing wrapped into one.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
I love all things chocolate and mint, so these are right up my alley!
Shauna says
Oh how fun. I would never have thought of adding peppermint patties to my cookies. Will have to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
Oh dear goodness. Those look mouth-watering and I want to make them this weekend!
Natalie Nichols says
This is such a good idea. I’ve made the cookies before but without the peppermint patties on top. I bet they’re so good.
sally gearhart says
These look really good! I love mint & chocolate too. i am seeing an ice cream sandwich with these in my future 😉
maria @closetohome says
I love crinkle cookies but never thought of adding a yummy mint on top. SO so delicious looking
Dawn Monroe says
Im not sure why but I haven’t tried the Oreo mint cookies. I’m a big mint fan and yours look amazing with the mint on top. Chocolate and mint…..yum!
Melissa Roy says
These look so yummy! I can’t resist a mint/chocolate combo either and anything that is quick and easy is a winner in my book!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
What a great idea! I bet these taste amazing!
Ellen Christian says
Oh yummy! My husband would be in heaven if I made these for him!
Lesley says
Who doesn’t love fudge and mint, right? I know I’m a fan.
Cascia@Healthy Moms Mag says
They sound and look delicious!
Jenna Wood says
Wow, that’s a lot of peppermint per cookie- these are really for the chocolate peppermint lovers! I like how you used the Devil’s Food cake mix as a shortcut!
TheWoMom says
Yummm!! That looks super yummy! I love the fact that like me you prefer the less complicated baking by going for the cake mix ☺☺. I want to try this too! I just need to look for a peppermint alternative.
harriet says
Yum! That is such a great idea for a remake. I will check out the others too.
Alisha says
Oh what a classic combo of flavors! I love chocolate and mint together, using devils food cake is brilliant! Seems simple to make and looks amazingly delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Chubskulit Rose says
I can imagine how refreshing it is to eat the cookie with the mint, great combination! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
Nikki @ Tikkido says
Ooh, I love chocolate and mint together! Those cookies look absolutely delicious!
Corina Ramos says
I’m not a mint cookie fan but these look amazing and worth giving a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe. TGIF!
Jessica Harlow says
Peppermint Patties are one of my favorite candies! Minty freshness covered in chocolate just hits the spot. I’ll be making a batch of your Fudgy Mint Cookies soon!
Pam says
Same here! Chocolate and mint is so refreshing together, especially in peppermint patties.
Pam says
These look so good. Chocolate and mint is such a classic combo.
Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal says
Oh my goodness these look so good! York Peppermint Patties are my favorite!
Travel Blogger says
those look so so so good!
Scott says
I think I just found a use for all those Girl Scout Thin Mints we bought this year! Thanks for the inspiration!
Catherine S says
These look so good. I like ho easy they are to make. You can go never go wrong with mint and chocolate.
Ashley - Embracing Homemaking says
Yum! Those look absolutely amazing! I’ll have to try these soon.
Janet W. says
Chocolate and mint is my favorite flavor combination! This looks delicious and I think my family would love it, too!
Dana Rodriguez says
These look amazing.I def will be trying this recipe!!!
melisasource says
Oh wow these look so yummy! I have to try these with my family!
becca says
You had my at mint. These look sinfully good.
Mary Madalene says
OHHHHHHHH I could spend ALL day and ALL night on pinterest. Love your remake!
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
These cookies look amazing. I love the chocolate mint combination. One of my favs!
Tonya C says
Those look fabulous and yummy. I would love to display these on a party dessert table!
christina says
I do love chocolate and mint! These look delicious, and I am headed to the store today…although I am trying to be good. Decisions, decisions! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Ickle Pickle says
Oh wow, these look YUMMY! Mummy loves chocolate and mint too! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous x
Jamie (Broccolimama) says
I typically hate anything minty but something about York Peppermint Patties is incredible and now you mixed them with cookies! I will have to make these sometime soon, goodbye my diet of mine 🙂
Mami2jcn says
My kids would love these. They would be great for a park playdate.
Mally says
Nom Nom Nom!!
Ellen C says
I think chocolate and mint go together like peanut butter and jelly. 🙂 Definitely adding this to my dessert list.
Holly Thomas says
You have combined the best of both worlds!
R U S S says
Chocolate and mint always make a great combo that always makes me think of Christmas, lol. … one just has to be careful in not putting way too much mint. This looks easy-to-do ( and I’ll work on it soon ).
Lisa Brown says
they look fantastic. I love chocolate and mint and especially, york peppermint patties.
rochkirstin says
Chocolate and mint are also my favorite! It’s a very nice combination that can instantly light up my mood. 🙂 The cookies look terrific!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Ah-mazing. I love York Peppermint Patties & would totally have to buy 2 bags of them – one to eat while baking these and one for the actual recipe.
Michele says
I love chocolate mint type cookies–you know them all start with the Girl Scouts and keep going–I have no control when those are around. These sound so yummy to this cookie monster and easy to make as well–which could be kind of dangerous considering how many cookies I can eat without thinking about it in the space of a couple of minutes!!
Tammy Litke says
Seriously? Those are like a Thin Mint but WAY better! I expect you to bring me some the next time you see me!
Alice Chase says
Well, these look AMAZING!!! I love mint ( so does the hubby) and I feel the need to bake up a batch right now!
Angelic Sinova says
YUM! Chocolate and mint happen to be my two favorite things too (that’s probably why I stock up on thin mints during Girl Scout season!) Can’t wait to try this recipe this weekend <3
Rosey says
I can’t imagine not loving every single bite of this cookie. 🙂 Good call on the fudge mint duo.
Nancy says
Holy smackaroos, this looks like a wicked-good combo. People always tell me it’s “weird” to like mint chocolate chip anything…and I say it’s weird to like peanut butter on anything but a piece of untoasted bread 🙂 Sign me up to eat all of THESE bad boys. I am up for the challenge!!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
What? Mint chocolate chip is such a popular flavor – how could anyone call it weird? It’s one of the best flavor combinations there is!!
Crystal From Tidbits of Experience says
These look good. I can see why you wanted to remake them yourself. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. It’s perfect for this time of year when you want the fresh feeling that mints give you with the chocolaty flavor.
Penny Struebig says
These look amazing! Two great flavors all wrapped into one great cookie.
Dawn says
YUM! I must have these immediately! I shall be making fudgy mint cookies this weekend!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those look absolutely amazing! I love how simple they are to make, but how decadent they are at the same time!