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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Alyssa Rivers
These mint chocolate-chip cookies are one of my family’s favorite! They are delicious and simple to make! The green color comes from food coloring which can be omitted if desired. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 and 1/2 - 2 teaspoons peppermint extract not mint
  • Green food dye optional
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 cup white flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup Andes baking chips creme de menthe

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and peppermint extract. Add food coloring if desired.
  • Add in the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix.
  • Add in the flour and stir until just combined.
  • Stir in both chips.
  • Roll small balls of dough and bake for 5-8 minutes or until cookies are set.
  • Remove and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 203IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg