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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These delightful mint chocolate chip cookies offer a perfect balance of refreshing mint and rich chocolate, making them an ideal treat for holidays and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Make sure your butter is softened for easy incorporation.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies beautifully!
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature Ensures a rich dough; let these come to room temperature for a better mix.
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract A must for that signature minty flavor!
  • 10 drops green food coloring Optional, but adds a festive pop of color.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour The base of your cookie dough; make sure it’s fluffed up before measuring!
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cookies rise and achieve that soft texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Works in tandem with the baking powder for perfect chewiness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar Keeps them soft and adds a little acidity.
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt Balances the sweetness just right.
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, half finely chopped The hero ingredient that brings all the flavors together.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.
  3. Add in the peppermint extract and the drops of green food coloring, mixing until everything is just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and the finely chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
  7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop dough into balls—about 1.5 inches in diameter—and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, checking when the edges are golden and the centers are set.
  4. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the dough for thicker cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze the dough for longer storage.