Delicious Easy Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies
These easy chocolate chip mint cookies are perfectly soft, chewy, and loaded with minty chocolate flavor. A delicious treat for any occasion!
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Parchment paper
- 2 Mixing bowls
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 10 to 15 drops green food colouring (optional)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
