Making Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a pleasure to eat. They are buttery, gooey and are crisp on the edges while perfectly tender and chewy in the center.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line one or more baking sheets with parchment paper.

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 & 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 10 drops green food coloring
• 3 & 1/4 cups flour, spooned and leveled
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 ounces dark chocolate chips

Make The Mint Next Steps

1. In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs + yolk, peppermint extract, food coloring, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
3. Add in half of the chocolate chips and the other half coarsely chopped.
4. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about an hour.

Bake Mint Cookies In The Oven

1. Form balls of dough and shape them into a long oval shape. Place them on the cookie sheet.
2. Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes, or until BARELY starting to brown on the edges.

Congratulations! Your Mint Cookies Are Ready

Just make sure to let these mint chocolate chip cookies cool for 15 minutes before eating.