Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These mint chocolate chip cookies have the best flavor and texture! They are thick with golden edges and a soft gooey center. These cookies are quick and easy to make. Only 20 minutes total. One mixing bowl and no dough chilling required. They are fresh, flavorful and great for any occasion!

Author: Organically Addison

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 12 cookies

Calories: 203 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ cup - cold unsalted butter
¼ cup - granulated sugar
½ cup - light brown sugar
1 - egg
½ tsp - vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups - flour
½ tsp - baking soda
1 drop - mint extract
green food coloring
½ cup - chocolate chips
½ cup - Andes mints

Instructions

First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cold butter, sugar and brown sugar. Mix on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until no clumps of butter remain.
Then, add in egg and vanilla. Stir to combine.
Add in flour and baking soda. Stir to combine.
If using, then mix in mint extract and green food coloring. Stir to combine.
Fold in chocolate chips and chopped Andes mints.
Use an ice cream scooper to scoop balls of dough onto lined pan.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
Finally, remove from oven. Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes on pan. Then carefully transfer to a cooling rack.

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