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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mint green cookies studded with dark chocolate and mint chips are a fun St. Patrick's Day treat.
5 from 20 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 3 dozen
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 c. 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint emulsion
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring
  • 3/4 c. dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c. mint chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix and set aside.
  • In another large bowl cream together the butter and sugars.
  • Add in the eggs and mix until combined.
  • Stir in the peppermint emulsion and green food coloring. Beat until the color is even.
  • Add the flour mixture to the green butter mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in the dark chocolate and mint chips.
  • Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop and scoop the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. Space the cookies 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven, cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet, and cool complete on a wire rack.

Notes

Recipe adapted from McCormick