Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy green cookies infused with cool mint and chocolate chips. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring, or as desired
→ Add-ins
11 - 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until evenly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate if using.
07 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The mint flavor is refreshing without being overpowering, like a thin mint cookie but softer
- That gorgeous green color makes people smile before they even take a bite
02 -
- Gel food coloring is worth the extra trip to the store, liquid coloring can make your dough too sticky
- The centers will look underbaked when you pull them out, but they firm up beautifully during the 5 minute rest on the hot pan
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies with less spread
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more evenly, so take the butter and eggs out about an hour before baking