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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These bold and festive Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the coolness of mint with rich chocolate, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Ensure the butter is soft for easy mixing.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature Brings richer flavor when at room temp.
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Adjust according to taste if very strong.
  • 10 drops green food coloring Optional, for visual appeal.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted before measuring for accuracy.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar Enhances texture and lift.
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, half finely chopped Combines melted and chunk texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Mix in peppermint extract and green food coloring.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips and finely chopped chocolate.
  7. Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  4. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm with a glass of cold milk or pair with vanilla bean ice cream for a decadent dessert. Store cookies in an airtight tin for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.