Description
Enjoy the delicious combination of mint and chocolate with these homemade mint chocolate chip cookies. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mint 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 fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the semisweet and mint chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Consider adding crushed mint candies for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg