Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy mint-infused cookies with chocolate chips and a fun green hue

# 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 - 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

→ Add-ins

11 - 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
12 - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your 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, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the 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 the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate if using.
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 the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They look like they came from a fancy bakery but come together in under 30 minutes
  • The mint chocolate combo hits different warm from the oven
02 -
  • Gel food coloring is your friend—liquid food coloring will throw off your dough consistency
  • Overbaking is the enemy of chewy cookies so pull them when they still look slightly underdone
03 -
  • Chill your dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies with softer centers
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate better so set everything out before you start mixing

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