Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in minty freshness & chocolatey goodness with these delightful cookies! A perfect blend of cool mint & rich chocolate in every bite.
- Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of mint extract
- 2 1/2 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips
- green food coloring – optional
Instructions
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PreheatPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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MixIn a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Then, add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, mixing until incorporated. If using green food coloring, add a few drops at this stage and mix until desired color is achieved.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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CombineGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Add chocolate chipsGently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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ScoopUsing a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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BakeBake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Equipment
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- mixer
- mixing bowl(s)
- baking sheet
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
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