Description
Indulge in these mint chocolate chip cookies, where creamy mint meets rich chocolate in a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and peppermint extract (and food coloring if desired).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate or add chopped nuts. Experiment with different mint extracts to customize flavor intensity. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze dough balls for later baking.