Green Mint Chocolate Chip (Printable)

Chewy cookies with mint flavor and rich chocolate chips, colored green for a fun twist.

# What You'll 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 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - Green food coloring, as needed

→ Add-ins

11 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the peppermint and vanilla extracts.
05 - Add green food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing until you achieve your desired shade of green.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
07 - Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
10 - Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The refreshing mint cuts through the rich chocolate creating the most addictive flavor combination you have ever tasted
  • These cookies stay perfectly soft and chewy for days thanks to the secret ingredient ratios I have tested dozens of times
  • They are the ultimate conversation starter at parties because nobody expects cookies that look this fun
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of chewy cookies so pull them out when centers still look slightly underdone
  • The dough will continue cooking on the hot baking sheet which is why that five minute rest period is non negotiable
  • Gel food coloring delivers that vibrant green color without thinning your dough like liquid coloring can
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in texture so plan ahead and leave everything out for an hour
  • Weighing your flour instead of using measuring cups will give you consistent results every single time

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