Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy cookies with refreshing mint flavor and chocolate chunks, colored vibrant green for fun.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - Green food coloring (gel or liquid, as needed)
→ Add-Ins
11 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup chopped mint chocolate pieces (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add peppermint and vanilla extracts.
05 - Add green food coloring gradually until desired shade is achieved.
06 - Mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until just combined.
07 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped mint chocolate pieces if using.
08 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The peppermint flavor is refreshing without being overpowering
- That soft chewy texture stays fresh for days
- The green color makes these instantly festive and fun
02 -
- Gel food coloring produces deeper greens without adding excess liquid to your dough
- These cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet so pull them out when centers still look slightly underdone
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more evenly for better texture