Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Close up of a mint chocolate cookie on a wire cooling rack.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must make! The combination of sweet chocolate and mint is something special! Perfect for everything from cookie exchanges to St. Patrick's Day!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings cookies

Calories 176kcal

Author Erin @ Suburban Simplicity

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

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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

- 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.

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.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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