Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy mint-infused cookies loaded with chocolate chips with a vibrant green hue. Perfect for celebrations and mint enthusiasts.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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)
→ Add-ins
11 - 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
12 - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat 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 bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
04 - Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until evenly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate (if using).
07 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- These cookies stay incredibly soft for days thanks to the buttery dough base
- The mint chocolate combination hits that perfect sweet spot between refreshing and indulgent
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- Overmixing the dough once flour is added makes tough cookies, so stop as soon as everything comes together
- The centers will look underbaked when you remove them but they firm up perfectly during cooling time
03 -
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading and creates thicker cookies
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate better, so set everything out about 30 minutes before baking