Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Chewy mint-infused cookies bursting with chocolate chips and colorful green dough for a fun, flavorful treat.
# 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring, mixing until evenly colored.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The mint and chocolate combination hits that same nostalgic note as thin mint cookies but with an irresistible chewy texture
- That bright green color turns an ordinary baking afternoon into something that feels like a tiny celebration
02 -
- Gel food coloring is absolutely worth the extra trip to the store, as liquid drops can throw off your dough consistency
- Overbaking by even one minute transforms these from chewy to crispy, so watch them like a hawk after the 9 minute mark
03 -
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking prevents excessive spreading and intensifies the mint flavor
- Lightly underbaked cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, resulting in that perfect soft center