Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy mint cookies with chocolate chips and a festive green hue. Ready in 25 minutes.

# 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 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon green gel food coloring, or as desired

→ Add-ins

11 - 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
12 - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until evenly combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate if using.
07 - Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The mint extract gives these cookies an incredible cool freshness that pairs perfectly with rich chocolate
  • That stunning green color makes people genuinely excited before they even take a bite
  • These stay soft for days when stored properly, so you can enjoy them all week long
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading and creates thicker, softer cookies
  • Gel food coloring is far superior to liquid coloring because it wont alter your dough consistency or make cookies spread too much
  • These are done when the edges are set and slightly golden—the centers will continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate better and create more consistent texture
  • Weighing your flour with a kitchen scale is the most accurate method for perfect cookies every time

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