Description

Delight in these Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring a perfect balance of fresh peppermint flavor and rich chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and studded with mint and chocolate chips, this classic cookie recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion, delivering a refreshing twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1⅔ cups all purpose flour (spooned into the measuring cups and leveled)
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter (softened slightly but still cool)
½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract

Mix-ins

1½ cups mint chips, chocolate chips and/or chopped Andes candies (divided 1 cup for dough, ½ cup for topping)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; set this mixture aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter with the light brown and granulated sugars for 1-2 minutes until creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add Egg and Peppermint Extract: Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, beating just until combined to avoid overmixing.
Fold in Mix-ins: Stir in 1 cup of the mint chips, chocolate chips, or chopped Andes candies, reserving the remaining ½ cup for topping.
Shape Cookies: Scoop rounded 2-tablespoon portions of dough and place them a couple of inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
Bake: Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown and the centers remain slightly underdone. Rotate baking sheets halfway through for even baking if needed.
Add Toppings: While the cookies are still warm, press the reserved ½ cup of mint/chocolate chips or Andes pieces gently into the tops of the cookies to enhance appearance and flavor.
Cool: Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks and allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best mint flavor.
Select your preferred mix-ins: mint chips, chocolate chips, or chopped Andes candies provide different textures and flavor nuances.
Do not overbake to maintain a soft and chewy center; edges turning golden brown is your cue.
Pressing extra mix-ins on top after baking gives a more visually appealing cookie and an extra burst of flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: mint chocolate chip cookies, peppermint cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe