Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies that are perfect for any occasion.ezstandalone.cmd.push(function { ezstandalone.showAds(148); });
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (280 g)
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons mint extract (mint or peppermint extract)
- 5 to 10 drops green gel food coloring (plus a drop or two of blue if desired)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (chopped, or use mini chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Combine all purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda and salt and whisk just until combined.
- Add butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and egg yolk, mint or peppermint extract, and food color until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Add flour mixture gradually and mix just until combined.
- Mix in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
- Scoop out cookie dough, about 3 tablespoons per cookie, and roll the dough balls in your hands until smooth. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place cookie dough about 3 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies are done when the edges just get a hint of brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire racks to finish cooling.
Notes
Chilling the cookie dough helps to improve texture.
Feel free to adjust the amount of mint extract based on your preference.
Use mini chocolate chips for an extra treat!
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 2g