Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Chewy cookies with cool mint flavor and rich chocolate chips colored vibrant green for a twist.

# Ingredient List:

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 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 butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

04 - Beat in eggs one at a time. Add peppermint and vanilla extracts.

05 - Gradually mix in green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.

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

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

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

09 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.

10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

01 -

The soft chewy texture stays perfect for days unlike other cookies that turn into rocks
That mint chocolate combination tastes like a thin mints dream but better

02 -

Overbaking is the enemy. Pull them out when they look slightly underdone and trust the cooling process.
Room temperature ingredients matter. Cold butter won't cream properly and your cookies won't have that signature soft texture.

03 -

Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking if you want thicker cookies with less spread.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top right after baking for a sweet and salty finish that's addictive.