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Soft Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and chewy mint chocolate chip cookies are packed with refreshing mint flavor and plenty of rich chocolate chips. They're easy to make, perfect for holidays, and a fun twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • * 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • * 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • * 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • * 2 large eggs
  • * 1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract
  • * 2-3 drops green food coloring optional
  • * 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • * 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • * 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • * 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • * 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mint extract and food coloring if using.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

* Use pure mint extract rather than peppermint extract for a smoother, classic mint chocolate chip flavor.
* For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
* Add chopped Andes mints for extra mint flavor.
* Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
* Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
* A few drops of green food coloring give the cookies their signature mint chocolate chip ice cream look, but it's completely optional.