Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies blend the refreshing coolness of mint with the rich, indulgent crunch of chocolate chips. These cookies offer a perfect balance of chewy centers and slightly crisp edges, delivering a delightful treat that’s easy to customize and beloved by all ages. Ideal for year-round enjoyment, this recipe brings a classic cookie flavor with a fresh, invigorating twist that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional, a few drops)
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure all ingredients precisely. Soften the butter to room temperature for easier creaming. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3-4 minutes. This ensures the cookies have good lift and a chewy texture.
- Add Egg and Peppermint Extract: Mix in the egg until fully incorporated. Then add peppermint extract and green food coloring if using. Stir gently to distribute the mint flavor evenly throughout the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Mini Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them apart.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but centers look slightly soft to maintain chewiness.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting time helps the cookies firm up and develop their full flavor.
Notes
- Room Temperature Butter: Softened butter creams better with sugar to create the perfect texture.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir the flour in gently to avoid tough cookies.
- Mini Chips over Large Chunks: Smaller chocolate chips distribute flavor evenly and melt nicely.
- Test One Cookie First: Bake a single cookie before the whole batch to adjust baking time if needed.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg