Emerald Isle Mint Chocolate Chip (Printable Version)
Indulge in soft, chewy cookies bursting with cool mint and rich chocolate chips. A delightful treat, easy to prepare.
# 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 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 4-6 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Add-Ins
11 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup chopped Andes mints or mint chocolate chunks (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, typically taking 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the pure mint extract, pure vanilla extract, and green food coloring if you are using it.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and the chopped Andes mints or mint chocolate chunks, if desired, until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and set, but the centers still appear slightly soft.
09 - Allow the freshly baked cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- They're so incredibly soft and chewy, they just melt in your mouth, leaving a refreshing minty finish.
- The combination of cool mint and rich chocolate is simply irresistible, making them perfect for any celebration or a quiet afternoon treat.
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- Overmixing the dough after adding flour can lead to tough cookies, so always mix until just combined.
- Using room temperature butter is a game-changer for achieving that light, fluffy creamed mixture.
03 -
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking can prevent spreading and intensify the flavors.
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top of the warm cookies right out of the oven will elevate the chocolate and mint notes beautifully.