Description
Soft and chewy Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies packed with peppermint flavor, milk chocolate chips, and chopped Andes mints. These bright green cookies are quick to make, festive, and perfect for dessert lovers or holiday baking.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
12 to 14 drops green food coloring
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces milk chocolate chips
6 ounces Andes mint chocolates, chopped
Instructions
1. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in peppermint extract, green food coloring, and eggs until smooth and fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until incorporated.
5. Fold in milk chocolate chips and chopped Andes mints.
6. Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes to prevent spreading.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
10. Allow cookies to cool before transferring and serving.
Notes
Use peppermint extract rather than mint extract to avoid an overly strong flavor.
Chilling the dough improves texture and prevents excessive spreading.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleanup and even baking.
For a chewier texture, replace 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with brown sugar.
Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling it off to prevent dry cookies.
Store cookies in an airtight container for 2 to 3 weeks.
Freeze baked cookies up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 61 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg