Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These mint chocolate chip cookies combine refreshing mint and rich chocolate for a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup salted butter (at room temperature) Use high-quality butter for best results.
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring Adjust as needed for desired hue.
- 1 large egg Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract Opt for high-quality extract.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips Plus additional for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature salted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
- Mix in the green food coloring to achieve your desired color.
- Incorporate the egg and peppermint extract, mixing thoroughly.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place rounded mounds of dough on the lined baking sheets, leaving two inches of space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 11 minutes until they are lightly golden brown on the bottoms.
- While still warm, sprinkle extra mini chocolate chips on top.
- Allow cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For serving, arrange cookies beautifully on a platter or as a dessert board. They are delightful warm with ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.