Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies infused with cool mint and loaded with chocolate chips in a fun green hue.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - Green gel food coloring (about 1/4 teaspoon, or as desired)
→ Add-ins
11 - 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
12 - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate if using.
07 - Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies stay incredibly soft for days, thanks to the perfect butter to sugar ratio that took me forever to figure out
- The mint flavor hits differently than peppermint, its more refreshing and less harsh, like a cool breeze instead of an ice storm
02 -
- Gel food coloring is worth the extra trip to the store, liquid coloring will throw off your dough consistency and youll end up with flat, sad cookies
- The dough might look too green at first, but it bakes into this gorgeous slightly muted shade that looks way more appetizing
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies with less spreading, especially in warmer kitchens
- Andes mint chips folded into half the dough create a cookies and cream situation that is absolutely divine