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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

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!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie recipes, mint chocolate chip cookies, mint cookies
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 150 kcal
Author: Alyssa Rivers
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
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 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.
  3. Add in the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix.
  4. Add in the flour and stir until just combined.
  5. Stir in both chips.
  6. Roll small balls of dough and bake for 5-8 minutes or until cookies are set.
  7. Remove and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 79mg3%
Potassium 55mg2%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 203IU4%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.