Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of mint and chocolate with these soft and chewy Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to impress with their vibrant color and rich flavor.
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 a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the mint extract and green gel food coloring if using.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and bittersweet chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden, and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a more intense mint flavor, consider adding a bit more mint extract. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- 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
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