Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine cool mint flavor with rich, creamy rich chocolate for an irresistible soft and chewy homemade cookie. They're easy to make and perfect for a quick St. Patrick's Day dessert or Christmas cookie tray. Enjoy this mint chocolate treat any time of year!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 30

Servings cookies

Calories 212kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon mint extract
2 large eggs
12 ounces Andes baking chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Green food coloring optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla, mint, and food coloring (if desired) and beat with a mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
Add flour mixture and beat slowly until fully combined.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough with a cookie scoop and drop onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat, making sure cookies are at least 2 inches apart.
Bake in a 325°F oven for 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned. Middles will still look under-done. Allow to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Cookies are done when the edges are lightly browned but the centers still look slightly underdone.
Green food coloring is optional.
Andes baking chips can be replaced with your favorite chocolate chips.
Pro Tip: Press some extra chocolate chips into the tops of the unbaked cookie balls to make them look professional quality.
Make Ahead: You can make the cookie dough and chill it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Allow to come to room temperature then continue with step 8.
Storage: Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freezer Directions: Baked cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Unbaked cookie dough balls freeze well for up to 3 months. Bake frozen cookie dough balls for an extra minute, no need to thaw.

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