Description
A delightful treat featuring a perfect balance of refreshing mint and rich chocolate, these soft and chewy cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Peppermint Extract
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Green Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by peppermint extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and food coloring if desired.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg