Cozy Shamrock Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cozy Shamrock mint chocolate chip cookies combine the refreshing zing of peppermint with rich chocolate chips for a delightful homemade treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340 g) mint chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional, a few drops)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired and mix until evenly tinted.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the mint chocolate chips, making sure they’re evenly distributed without smashing.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
If dough is too sticky, chill in fridge for 15-20 minutes before scooping. Avoid overmixing flour to keep cookies tender. Check cookies at 10 minutes to prevent overbaking. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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