Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Best Indulgent Homemade Treat
Delight in these rich, mint-flavored cookies loaded with chocolate chips for a perfect sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the peppermint extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra mint flavor, feel free to add a few drops of green food coloring.
- These cookies can be enjoyed warm or stored for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies