Description
Delicious mint chocolate chip cookies for a cozy St. Patrick’s Day treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups mint chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the mint chocolate chips and green food coloring if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
Notes
Chill dough for 30 minutes for better texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cookies, mint chocolate, St. Patrick's Day, dessert, baking