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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These festive mint chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Delightful and bursting with flavor, they're sure to be a hit among both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup sugar For sweetness and texture
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor
  • 2 large eggs Binds the ingredients together
  • 2 tsp mint extract Gives a fresh minty flavor
  • 2 cups flour The base of the cookies
  • 1 tsp baking soda Helps the cookies rise
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1 cup mint chocolate chips For a minty twist
  • as needed Green food coloring Optional for festive fun

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars together.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Stir in the mint extract and food coloring, if using.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  7. Fold in the mint chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Let them cool before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Freeze for longer storage up to three months. For best results, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.