Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy cookies infused with cool mint and studded with rich chocolate chips in green dough.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

07 - 2 large eggs

08 - 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract

09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

10 - Green food coloring (gel or liquid, as needed)

11 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

12 - 1/2 cup chopped mint chocolate pieces (optional)

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add peppermint and vanilla extracts.

05 - Add green food coloring gradually until desired shade is achieved.

06 - Mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until just combined.

07 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped mint chocolate pieces if using.

08 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.

10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

01 -

The peppermint hit makes these taste like a thin mint cookie met your favorite bakery treat
That vibrant green color makes people genuinely excited before they even take a bite

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Gel food coloring gives a much deeper green without thinning out your dough like liquid can
These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet so pulling them out slightly underdone is the right move

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Chill your dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop
Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in texture so do not rush the softening step