Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies! These thick, chewy treats are infused with invigorating peppermint flavor and generously packed with chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy nights at home, they are sure to charm both family and friends. With simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can whip up a batch that’s not only delicious but also delightful to share. Each cookie delivers a perfect balance of minty freshness and rich chocolate, making them an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the salted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in green food coloring, egg, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop about 3 tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 11 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the bottoms.
- Allow to cool on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg