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An extreme close-up of a chewy mint chocolate cookie, showing the melted chocolate chips and soft texture.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Chewy & Easy!)

The ultimate mint chocolate chip cookies recipe! Learn how to make perfectly chewy, soft, and delicious cookies packed with refreshing mint flavor and rich chocolate chips. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 3-4 drops green food coloring optional
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the pure peppermint extract and green food coloring. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the chewiest cookies, be careful not to overbake. The centers should look soft when you remove them from the oven.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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