Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mint chocolate chip cookies are a deliciously refreshing treat that perfectly balance rich chocolate and invigorating mint flavors. With a soft, chewy texture and a delightful aroma, these cookies are ideal for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply indulging after a long week. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees smiles with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add mint extract and food coloring if desired.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and allow them to cool on the baking sheet. Experiment by substituting half the chocolate chips with white chocolate or adding crushed nuts for extra crunch.