Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy mint-infused cookies with chocolate chips and a vibrant green hue. Perfect for celebrations and mint lovers.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring, or as desired
→ Add-ins
11 - 2 cups chocolate chips, semi-sweet or dark
12 - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until evenly combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
07 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The mint flavor is refreshing without tasting like toothpaste, striking that perfect balance people think impossible until they try it
- That soft, chewy center stays tender for days, unlike most cookies that turn into rocks overnight
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy of chewy cookies, so trust that soft center appearance and remove them even if they seem underdone
- Chilling the dough for thirty minutes before baking creates thicker cookies with more pronounced flavor, though it's not strictly necessary
03 -
- Gel food coloring is your friend here, as liquid coloring can thin your dough and affect texture
- Weighing your flour instead of using cup measurements will give you the most consistent results every time