Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of refreshing mint and rich chocolate with these delightful Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies. Chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside, they’re the ultimate treat for mint lovers.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Corn starch
Baking powder
Baking soda
Fine sea salt
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Light brown sugar
Eggs
Mint extract
Green gel food coloring
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the mint extract and optional green gel food coloring.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and bittersweet chocolate chunks.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra minty flavor, feel free to increase the amount of mint extract. Ensure your butter is at room temperature for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, dessert, baking, mint cookies, chocolate cookies