Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies with refreshing mint and chocolate chips, featuring vibrant green dough for a festive touch.
# 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 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - Green gel food coloring as needed
→ Mix-Ins
11 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring, mixing until evenly colored.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The mint and chocolate combination creates that beloved Girl Scout Cookie flavor you can enjoy year round
- The green dough makes these instantly festive for St Patricks Day, Christmas, or anytime you want something whimsical
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy of chewy cookies, pull them out when the centers still look soft
- Gel food coloring is worth the extra trip to the store since liquid can make your dough too sticky
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking