Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
A gloriously chewy mint cookie base stuffed with chunks of chocolate. For fans of the classic ice cream flavor, this Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie is fabulously green and wickedly good.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
If you love a little minty chocolate flirtation, these Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies were made for you. They feature a minty green base that is soo chewy and studded with chocolate. And just to reiterate, they’re green!! That means they’re perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a “Wicked” watch party or any other green themed party you can dream up.
Ingredients in a Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Salted butter, softened – You can also use unsalted butter, if that’s your preference.
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Mint flavoring – If you cannot find mint extract, it is a 50/50 ratio of peppermint and spearmint.
- Green food coloring
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Bittersweet chocolate chips – You can use whatever type of chocolate chips you like best. I just love how these pair with the sweet mintiness.
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg, vanilla extract, mint flavoring, and green food coloring. Mix until fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
- Gently fold in your favorite chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough into 1 1/2 Tablespoon portions (a #40 cookie scoop works well) and place them on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, a silicone mat, or left ungreased.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How Should I Store Mint Cookies?
Once your cookies have cooled completely, place in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days.
What types of chocolate should I use?
This Mint Cookie is a great base for lots of mix-ins. I recommend using a bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chip. But dark or milk chocolate or even chopped up Andes mints would be delicious, too!
Treats for Mint Lovers
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp mint flavoring*
- Green food coloring
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chip
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg, vanilla extract, mint flavoring, and green food coloring. Mix until fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
- Gently fold in your favorite chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough into 1 1/2 Tablespoon portions (a #40 cookie scoop works well) and place them on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, a silicone mat, or left ungreased.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can’t wait to make these. Quick question though, about how many drops of food coloring?
Hi Sandra! I hope you love them. I would start with 2 drops and then add more until they are your desired color.
Hi Karli! I’ve made these twice and they are SO good! But I can’t get them to come out green after baking! The dough will be super green, but then just barely tinted once baked. Any tips?
Thank you!
Hi Stephanie, I’m not quite sure that would be happening. I’m wondering if it has to do with your specific food coloring? I would try a food coloring gel or buying a different brand of the drops. Hope that helps!
love love these!!! tasted just like the ice cream!!! highly recommend giving these a bake!! came together with ease .