Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies with cool mint flavor and chocolate chips, featuring a vibrant green dough.
# What You 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 - 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 oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating fully after each addition. Mix in mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until uniform color is achieved.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in semisweet chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The combination of cool mint and rich chocolate feels like eating a thin mint cookie but with that perfect fresh baked texture
- These cookies stay soft for days and the green color makes them impossible to forget
02 -
- Gel food coloring is worth the extra trip to the store since liquid coloring can make your dough too sticky
- Underbaking slightly is the secret to keeping these soft and chewy for days
03 -
- Chill your dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so they all bake at the same rate