Soft and chewy Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must-make! The combination of sweet chocolate & Andes Mints is something special in these made-from-scratch cookies! Perfect for everything from Christmas to St. Patrick's Day!
You'll also love our classic soft-baked Chocolate Chip Cookies!
The combination of mint and chocolate chips in this cookie recipe is superb. If you like mint and mint chocolate chip ice cream, then you'll certainly enjoy munching on these polka-dot goodies.
You can take these little cookies anywhere! For sure, to a cookie exchange or St. Patrick's day class party. Or, if you're a mint fan, make them anytime for yourself. 🙂
These Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are a hit anytime because no one can resist the double cookie. Also, our Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies take traditional oatmeal cookies to a whole new level!
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Why You'll Love These Cookies
- GREAT COOKIE TASTE & TEXTURE. These buttery, soft, and chewy cookies have just the right amount of mint flavor from the Andes Mints and mint extract.
- EASY RECIPE. This is a simple, straightforward cookie recipe made from pantry staples that bakes up perfectly.
- NO WAITING. There is no need to chill the cookie batter, so these cookies are baked in about a half hour!
Ingredient Notes
In addition to the softened butter, brown and white sugar, room-temperature egg, flour, baking soda, and salt, you'll need the following:
- Peppermint Extract - Adding a little bit to the dough gives it a fresh mint flavor. You'll find this in the baking aisle of the grocery store, or you can order it from Amazon.
- Mint Chocolate Candies - We prefer Andes Mints. You know, these are those rectangular mints in the green packaging you often get at restaurants after dinner. These make the best addition to the cookies once they're chopped into pieces.
Variations & Substitutions
- NUTS - If you like a nutty cookie, add ½ cup of walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts to the batter after you add your chocolate chips and mint morsels.
- CHOCOLATE - If you want to swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate or milk chocolate, that totally works.
- GREEN COOKIES - If you want bright green cookies, add enough green food coloring until the batter reaches your desired color.
- GLUTEN-FREE - you can swap out the regular flour for a 1:1 gluten-free substitute. Also, make sure your chocolate chips are also gluten-free.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Grab all your cookie-baking supplies, and let's make some delicious mint cookies! Don't forget to chop your mints before you start!
STEP 1 - Combine Dry Ingredients. First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and place the oven rack in the middle position. Next, combine all your dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Set this aside for a minute.
STEP 2 - Combine Wet Ingredients. Grab your stand mixer or large mixing bowl and beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Then add the egg and mix until well combined. Add the peppermint or mint extract and mix.
STEP 3 - Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients Together. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Do not over-mix.
STEP 4 - Add Mint/Chocolate. Stir in chopped Andes mints and chocolate morsels.
STEP 5 - Load Pan. Drop by rounded tablespoon or cookie scoop onto an ungreased baking sheet or Silpat mat. (our fav)
STEP 6 - Bake. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and your kitchen smells delicious!
STEP 7 - Cool. Cool on cookie sheet for about 2 minutes and then transfer to wire cooling rack until thoroughly cooled.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
There are a couple of tips to make sure your Mint Chocolate Chip cookies come out ahhhmazing!
- Do NOT use margarine! Use BUTTER...softened does NOT mean practically melted...it should still maintain shape when you cut it.
- Measure all ingredients exactly, or the science of the recipe will be off.
- Use a cookie scoop for perfectly proportioned cookies.
- Do NOT use warm pans...You should have at least 2 cookie sheets to rotate in your oven while baking. For example, put one in the oven, prep the second, etc.
- I've used the green package of Andes Mint Baking Chips they sell in the baking aisle and Nestle Mint Morsels for this recipe. I’ve seen the Andes Mint Baking Chips all year long (they tend to sell the mint morsels only around Christmas time), but if you can’t find them, grab a box of Andes Mints and chop them up. That will work as well.
PRO TIP: For bright green cookies, add green food coloring to the wet dough mixture.
Erin
Storing
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months. Make sure to separate the cookies with wax paper, so they don't stick to themselves when frozen.
MAKE AHEAD: You can make the dough ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just let it come to room temperature before baking your cookies.
How to Make the Best Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
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We prefer them crispy on the edges, warm and gooey on the insides! Do you know how to get them that way???
The secret to cookies with perfectly crisp outer edges and soft, chewy middles is really simple. It’s the Silpat Baking Mat. It turns your everyday oven into a professional baking superstar. Seriously, it’s incredible how well recipes cook or bake with this little mat! It’s non-stick, so there is no need to use parchment paper. It works for both sweet and savory recipes!
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Recipe FAQS
Yes, you can use any type of mint morsel you like. You can usually find at least one brand in the baking aisle of your grocery store. You could also use all chocolate chips and add more peppermint extract.
No, there is no need to grease the cooking pan before you bake the cookies.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened (1 stick)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 6 oz. Andes Mints, chopped up (about 15-17 mints or mint chip morsels)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the peppermint extract and mix.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- Stir in mint and chocolate morsels.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a cookie sheet for 2 minutes and then place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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- Do NOT use margarine! Use BUTTER...softened does NOT mean practically melted...it should still maintain shape when you cut it.
- Measure all ingredients exactly, or the science of the recipe will be off. For best results, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it with a knife.
Nutrition
The recipe and images were updated on 10/8/18 and again on March 15, 2023.
Megan says
I'm obsessed with chocolate chip cookies.
Erin says
I'm sure that's because they are so darn good, Megan! I'd say I'm obsessed too!
Ashley says
This is an amazing combination of flavors! I'm sure that these are delicious and I look forward to giving them a try 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Erin says
Yes, super good! Let me know how yours turn out! Thanks for coming by, Ashley!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Chocolate and mint is one of the best combos. I'll have to try these for St. Patrick's Day. Visiting from Be Inspired Link Party.
Erin says
I know! Chocolate and mint are perfect together. Definitely a great St. Patty's Day treat!
Lisa says
My grandson would love these.
I will have to make them the week he comes home from school break. He will fill.
Erin says
Thanks for stopping by to check out the recipe, Lisa! Surprise him with these cookies, he'd love it!
Heliana says
Wow! These look delicious! I will have to try them! 🙂
Erin says
Yes, you can't eat just one! Enjoy, Heliana! Thanks for popping by!
Angela says
This sounds fantastic! I love mint chocolate chip ice-cream, so I am envisioning these warm cookies served with a bit of vanilla ice-cream will be fabulous! Can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for linking up with the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-up, hope to see you next week 🙂
Erin says
That sounds amazing!! Good idea! Vanilla goes well with these or traditional chocolate chip cookies! Thanks for coming by, Angela!
Ilka says
Erin, this is another super yummy recipe of yours. I'm sure the combo of mint chip and chocolate chips tastes fabulous!Love it! Pinning!
Lauren says
I love the mint/choc combo and these cookies sound fabulous! I know my kiddos would gobble them up too! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Erin says
You're welcome, Lauren. Definitely a family favorite around here! Happy baking!
Crystal says
These look yummy! I am pinning now. Thanks for sharing.
Erin says
Thanks for taking the time to spot by and thanks for the pin! You're awesome!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
Erin, these are such pretty little cookies. They look soft and moist, my favorite. And mint chocolate is one of my favorite treats! LOL I may have to eat one warm with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt! LOL Gotta get a little bit of healthy in there so I don't feel so guilty!!!
Erin says
Mint chocolate chips is one of my husband's favorites too! Vanilla frozen yogurt would be a great side-kick 🙂
Charlotte says
fhdfhsbdfgkjhbsdlkj !! these look delish!I am not great at cookies I need to get someone to make me some that turn out like this! *drooling*
Erin says
You could do it! They are pretty simple, but always delicious!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
I love chocolate and mint, I bet these are delicious! They make a pretty cookie too, with the bluish color.
Erin says
The mint and chocolate combo make them irresistible...you can't eat just one!
Haidee says
Oh yum! I love mint and chocolate as a combination and this looks really easy. I'm not sure what 'mint chip morsels' are though? Is that UK or US thing? #WAYWOW
Erin says
Yeah, that's what they were called on the bag...I think it can be hard to find true Mint Chips nowadays. Maybe it's a US thing!
Lisa B. says
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Denise/DIY Crush says
Delicious looking cookies! I love the blue accents! Thank you so much for sharing at my craft party on Thursday! I pinned all your entries! Would love to see your newest posts this week, which starts at 7pm EST.
Erin says
Thanks for the pin! I appreciate it! Happy holidays! See you this week!