Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
– 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup mint chocolate chips
– Optional: Green food coloring (for a more vibrant look)
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to create your batch of Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet and mint chocolate chips. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to enhance the mint flavor visually.
7. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown and the centers look set.
9. Cool on Baking Sheet: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy: Once cool, indulge in these delightful treats with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
These steps make baking Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies a straightforward yet rewarding process. You’ll be delighted with the results!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g