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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Indulgent mint chocolate chip cookies blend classic comfort with cool, refreshing flavors. Crisp edges and chewy centers promise a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups (560 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs

Sweeteners:

  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165 grams) packed light brown sugar

Flavor and Binding Agents:

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Optional Ingredient:

  • 23 drops green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Craft a pristine workspace by arranging all necessary culinary tools and ingredients within easy reach.
  2. Activate the oven, calibrating the temperature precisely to 375°F (190°C) for optimal baking conditions.
  3. Dress baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for cookie preparation.
  4. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium vessel, ensuring a uniform dry mixture with no lumps.
  5. Employ an electric mixer to transform butter and sugars into a cloud-like, aerated consistency, whipping for approximately 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  6. Introduce eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth, cohesive batter.
  7. Infuse the mixture with vanilla and peppermint extracts, stirring gently to distribute aromatic essences evenly.
  8. If desired, incorporate green food coloring, swirling until the dough achieves a uniform minty hue.
  9. Gradually integrate the dry ingredient blend into the wet mixture, mixing at low speed to prevent overworking the dough.
  10. Tenderly fold semisweet chocolate chips throughout the mixture, ensuring balanced distribution of chocolatey morsels.
  11. Carefully portion rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining strategic spacing between each cookie.
  12. Slide the sheets into the preheated oven, allowing cookies to transform for 9-11 minutes until edges turn golden and centers set.
  13. Extract cookies from the oven and permit a brief two-minute resting period on the baking sheets.
  14. Delicately transfer cookies to wire cooling racks, allowing them to reach room temperature and achieve perfect texture.

Notes

  • Softening butter is crucial; leave it at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, creamy texture.
  • Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green color without changing cookie consistency.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
  • Swap regular chocolate chips with dark chocolate or mint chocolate chips for enhanced mint chocolate flavor profile.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 80 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg