Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the perfect blend of refreshing mint and rich chocolate with these irresistible Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies. Featuring a vibrant green hue from a touch of food coloring, these soft, chewy treats are packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and decadent dark chocolate chunks for the ultimate texture and flavor combo. With a hint of pure peppermint extract, each bite delivers a cool, aromatic twist that pairs beautifully with the buttery, sweet dough. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and ready in only 10 minutes of baking time, this recipe is a dream for cookie lovers and festive dessert enthusiasts alike. Perfect for holidays, parties, or simply a sweet snack, serve these cookies with a cold glass of milk for the most satisfying way to enjoy this minty chocolate delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 10 drops green food coloring
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring. Mix until fully combined, and the color is evenly distributed.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
Fold in the chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks gently using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough at a time and roll it into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your freshly baked mint chocolate chip cookies with a cold glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.7 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.8 g | 629% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 687 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 2745 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 773.7 g | 281% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 494.5 g | ||
| Protein | 67.9 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 36.5 mg | 203% | |
| Potassium | 1534 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
