Description
Delicious mint chocolate chip cookies, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring, optional
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mint chips or chopped Andes mints
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars – Beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy and pale. This step traps air and helps create soft bakery style cookies. Tip: Mix for at least two to three minutes for best texture.
- Add Egg, Extract, and Coloring – Mix in the egg until smooth, then add peppermint extract and a small amount of green food coloring. Adjust the color gradually. Tip: A tiny drop of gel coloring goes a long way.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. This prevents lumps and keeps the cookies soft instead of cakey. Tip: Do not pack the flour. Spoon and level for accuracy.
- Mix Wet and Dry Together – Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in two portions. Mix just until the flour disappears. Tip: Stop mixing as soon as there are no dry spots to avoid tough cookies.
- Fold in Chips – Use a spatula to fold in chocolate chips and mint chips. Save a handful to press on top before baking. Tip: Adding chips on top makes the cookies look bakery perfect.
- Scoop and Shape the Dough – Scoop dough balls with a cookie scoop and place them on a lined baking sheet. Leave room between each cookie for gentle spreading. Tip: Slightly flatten the tops for an even bake.
- Bake to Soft Perfection – Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes until edges look set. Centers should look slightly soft. Tip: Pale cookies are perfect for mint recipes and stay extra soft.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
- These cookies are great for holiday parties!
- Feel free to adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg