Description
These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate and a refreshing hint of peppermint. Perfect for mint chocolate lovers, these cookies have a buttery base with the right balance of sweetness and cool mint flavor. Great for holidays, themed parties, or a delicious homemade treat any time of the year!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- Mix-ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup green chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, then mix in the egg and egg yolk until smooth.
4. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Gently stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and green chocolate chips (if using).
6. Scoop & Shape Dough:
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Space them about 2 inches apart and lightly press down.
7. Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Serve & Enjoy!
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent excessive spreading.
- If you don’t have green chocolate chips, add a drop of green food coloring to the dough.
- Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate, white chocolate, or mint chocolate chips for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
