Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup Andes creme de menthe baking chips

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield 5 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Think mint chocolate chip ice cream, but better! Andes baking chips and peppermint extract make our mint chocolate chip cookies sweet and refreshing.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup Andes creme de menthe baking chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, egg yolk, vanilla and peppermint extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and baking chips.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 90 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

This recipe takes my favorite foolproof chocolate chip cookie recipe and elevates it with extra chocolate and the perfect amount of peppermint. It's a fresh twist that's perfect to ring in for the springtime. Try adding chopped walnuts for an extra crunch or shredded coconut for a decorative look. —Amber McBride, Grain Valley, Missouri

Recipe Creator

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