I am sharing my favorite Mint Chocolate Chip Oat Nut Cookies for you today. This recipe is inspired by an old family recipe..
The first time I tried this cookie flavor of mint-chocolate-oat, I was sitting at my Great Aunt's kitchen table. My sister sat across from me, devouring the cookie in her hand, her blue eyes wide with oh-my-goodness-this-new-chocolate-chip-cookie-flavor excitement. There was a massive east coast thunderstorm rattling the house and pouring buckets of rain from a black, doom-filled sky. Trees shaking, thunder cracking, shocks of lightning flashing in the window, all while I nibbled my stack of warm and chewy mint chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.
Cookies, company and thunderstorms, my kind of childhood memory.
Luckily, you can have these amazing cookies as a cozy highlight to your day, minus the thunderstorm.
And ps, these are totally after-school-snack approved for this back to school season.
Before baking..
Baked cookies..
These cookies are made using a whole apple, blended into the 'wet' mixture. This technique is kind of like doing a DIY applesauce in a more direct fashion. I love how much body and texture these cookies have, while staying moist and delicate.
The whole apple not only provides fiber, but also a slight added sweetness and fruit-based acidity to react with the baking powder, for fluffier cookies.
For a crispier cookie, that is more browned, bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
This is a spin on a recipe I posted a few years ago, but instead of using a flax/chia egg replacer, I just use a whole apple.
Oat-y bits with melty chocolate chips..
Fresh mint accent for a mint-chocolate flavor.
Stack of cozy.
hello.
Mint Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
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Published 09/01/2015
Ingredients
- dry:
- 1 ¼ cup flour - I used all purpose, you may sub with gluten free flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- wet:
- 1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 1 stick of vegan butter (½ cup, 8 Tbsp), melted
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- fold in:
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts used)
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease or line a baking sheet.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Blend wet ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor until smooth.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry and fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
- Place the dough in the fridge or freezer for at least ten minutes, long enough to firm up and chill a bit.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Add 2-5 minutes for browner, more well-done cookies.
Yield: 16 cookies
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Cook time: 00 hrs. 15 mins.
Total time: 25 mins.
Tags: cookies,dessert,vegan,chocolate chips,mint,oats,
More Vegan Cookies.. If you love cookies, also check out my 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies!
Natasha says
The are amazing! I used half the baking powder to make them a bit less cake like and they are perfect. Soft with just a little chewiness.
Jessica Dunston says
1) I subbed some ingredients like banana instead of apple and instant oatmeal and no mint because that's what I had on hand and my chocolate craving needed immediate satisfaction haha but they still came out AMAZING. First vegan cookie recipe i've used but maybe the best cookies I've ever made.
2) I'm a new (and struggling) vegan..but I can say that coming across your site has made this journey easier. So many fresh and yummy ideas. Thank you SO MUCH for having this site.
Kathy Patalsky says
So happy to hear that Jessica! I hope you get my book, healthy happy vegan kitchen, loads of tips and advice for new vegan cooks
Lauren says
Can I sub the flour for whole wheat?
Amber says
Hello!
Which peppermint extract have you used? The one I previous bought was so nasty as it had too much alcohol in it.
Neyonta says
Sounds so fresh and wholesome, and melt-in-mouth delicious!
John Hartil says
Ooh I love my oatmeal cookies but "mint" sounds just delicious! Must indeed do this one.
Giulia Lombardo says
Iìm craing for these cookies...well I'll do during weekend!!!
RockMyVeganSocks says
Darn you! I now have a chocolate chip craving. Must have chocolate chip cookies. It'll have to wait 'till tomorrow though ;p I need chocolate chips!!!
"her blue eyes wide with oh-my-goodness-this-new-chocolate-chip-cookie-flavor excitement."
I think I'm doing an impression of your sister right now ;p
Rebecca P. says
Omg! Yes mint chocolate! Did you see my Mint Chocolate Sunflower Bites? Mint + chocolate + tons of oats + and of course sunflower.....one of the best chocolate combos is mint!
Liz Shanks says
sounds yummy I can't wait to make it for my family. thanks for posting yummy recipe and I love how its healthier.
Suzanne says
One time I made mint chocolate cookies with real mint... let's just say they looked slightly illegal 😛
Heather McClees says
GORGEOUS!:) I love mint and chocolate together. When I was little, my favorite treat was a York peppermint patty!:) Now, ALL my green smoothies usually have cacao and peppermint extract!:) I'm addicted to that cold, creamy mint chocolate taste each morning!:) SO good! Great recipe!:)
What should I eat for breakfas says
Mint means refreshent for me, no idea why. It just does. Refresjing oat cookies are too good to be true. But it contains mint, so it must be 🙂
jodye says
Mint is never something that comes to mind when I think of an oatmeal cookie, probably because it isn't done too often, but these cookies sound wonderful! I love the refreshing combination of mint and chocolate. These will have to make an appearance in my cookie jar!
Alina says
These look great! I've added them to my "to cook/bake" list. It's always nice to see great vegan recipes, especially desserts! Thanks!
McKel Hill, MS, RDN, LDN says
These look and sound amazing! I'd love to try it with adding my fresh mint from the garden (it finally grew!)
Best Lasik Surgeon says
Since my girlfriend's name is Mint, I think this is a must have dessert...
marlies says
This looks so good! Do you think I could sub the sugar with maple syrup?