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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies: Chewy Delights You’ll Crave

Delight in homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies that blend chocolate and mint for a chewy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and tenderness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and contributes to texture
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Increases moisture and adds a deeper flavor
  • 2 large Large Eggs Binds the ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Imparts refreshing mint flavor
  • 1 drop Green Food Coloring Optional for aesthetic appeal
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Creates the cookie structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness and elevates flavors
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Chips Brings a sweet, rich contrast to the mint

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add large eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  4. Stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for gatherings and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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