Double Chocolate Mint Cookies

2 ½ cups butter, softened

4 cups white sugar

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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.