Description
Delight in these festive Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delicious combination of refreshing mint flavor and rich chocolate chips baked to perfection. Soft and flavorful, these cookies make a perfect sweet treat for any occasion and are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp mint extract
- 1 drop blue food coloring
- 7–10 drops green food coloring
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (suggestion: ¾ cup chocolate chunks, ¾ cup regular chocolate chips)
- Optional: ½ cup Andes mint baking bits for extra minty flavor
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates the base for tender cookies.
- Add Egg, Sour Cream, and Pudding Mix: Beat in the egg, sour cream, and instant vanilla pudding mix until all ingredients are well combined, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to ensure even distribution throughout the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Add Mint Extract and Food Coloring: Stir in the mint extract followed by a drop of blue and 7-10 drops of green food coloring to achieve the signature minty green hue.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Add the chocolate chips and, if using, the Andes mint baking bits. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Serve fresh and warm to enjoy their full flavor and soft texture.
Notes
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the cool essence of mint with rich chocolate, making them irresistible and festive.
- Using Andes mint baking bits enhances the mint flavor but they tend to melt and blend into the cookie. Consider adding them in addition to the chocolate chips for best results.
- Adjust food coloring quantity to reach your desired shade of mint green.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the mint extract slightly, but be cautious as it can be overpowering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mint chocolate chip cookies, mint cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, dessert recipe
