Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine refreshing mint with rich chocolate, perfect for celebrations and simple indulgence.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 C salted butter (at room temperature) Make sure it's soft for easy mixing.
- 1 C white sugar
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring Adjust as needed for desired shade.
- 1 large egg At room temperature.
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 C all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) Ensure proper measurement for best results.
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Chips
- 1 C mini chocolate chips Plus additional for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature salted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in green food coloring, then add the egg and peppermint extract, and combine well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop out about three tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about two inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 11 minutes, until light golden brown on the bottoms.
- While cookies are still warm, sprinkle extra mini chocolate chips on top.
- Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Consider serving warm with milk or ice cream for a delightful treat.