Description
Delicious mint chocolate chip cookies that feel like a warm hug on a frosty day, coated in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
- Optional: Chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the mint extract and mix until combined.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour and mix until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the mint chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
- Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
For extra flavor, try chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mint cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday baking, dessert