Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful and easy-to-make mint chocolate chip cookies that offer a comforting crunch with each bite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups all purpose flour provides structure
- ½ teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
- ¼ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened adds moisture and richness
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed contributes moisture and sweetness
- ¼ cup granulated sugar balances sweetness
- 1 large egg binds ingredients together
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract adds minty flavor
Mix-ins
- 1½ cups mint chips or chocolate chips provides sweetness and texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preheating your oven to the appropriate temperature.
- Gather all your ingredients on the counter.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Cream Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and peppermint extract, beating until fully combined.
Combine Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing gently.
- Stop mixing once there are no large flour pockets remaining.
Add Chips
- Fold in the mint chips or chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Bake Cookies
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of cookie dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until lightly golden at the edges and the center appears set.
Cooling
- Remove baked cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Make sure butter is properly softened, chill dough if too sticky, avoid overbaking, and consider adding chopped nuts or sea salt for variations.