Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies infused with peppermint and studded with chocolate chips, colored a lively green.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 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 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

→ Add-Ins

11 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup chopped mint chocolate pieces, optional

# How-To 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 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, mixing well.
05 - Gradually incorporate green food coloring until desired vibrant shade is achieved.
06 - Mix in dry ingredients on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
07 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and optional chopped mint chocolate pieces.
08 - Scoop 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 slightly soft.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of cool peppermint and rich chocolate feels like eating a thin mint cookie but with an irresistibly soft chewy center
  • Kids and adults both get genuinely excited about that vibrant green dough making it perfect for St Patricks Day Christmas or anytime you need a conversation starter
02 -
  • Gel food coloring produces the most vibrant green shade without altering your dough consistency
  • Overbaking by even one minute transforms these from chewy wonders into crispy disappointments so watch closely
03 -
  • Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and achieve thicker cookies
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper emulsion and the best possible texture

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