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Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Festive Twist

Delicious Green Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies bursting with minty freshness and chocolate chunks, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 whole eggs plus one extra yolk for chewiness
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • a few drops green food coloring optional
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour avoid bleached for denser texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar can be omitted
  • 0.5 teaspoon cornstarch
  • a pinch salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs, peppermint extract, and green food coloring, mixing until well combined.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a denser cookie, consider using an extra egg yolk. Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overbaking.

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