Description

These mint chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for those who love the classic combination of refreshing mint and rich chocolate. With a crisp edge, a chewy center, and bursts of minty chocolate in every bite, these cookies are sure to become a favorite. Whether you’re baking them for a holiday, a special occasion, or just to satisfy a sweet tooth, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

1⅔ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into the measuring cups and leveled
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened slightly but still cool
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1½ cups mint chips, chocolate chips, and/or chopped Andes candies

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat butter and both sugars for 1-2 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed. Add egg and peppermint extract and beat until combined.
Slowly add the flour mixture, beating until just combined. Add 1 cup of mint chips/Andes/chocolate chips (the rest will be reserved for topping the cookies).
Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough and place them a couple inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown and the very center is still slightly underdone. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through cooking time, if necessary. See note about shaping cookies. While the cookies are still warm, use the remaining ½ cup mix-ins and nestle pieces into the tops of the cookies (this makes for a prettier cookie).
Place the baking sheets on wire racks and allow the cookies to cool completely.

Notes

You can customize these cookies based on your flavor preferences. If you love a stronger mint flavor, opt for more mint chips or Andes candies. If you prefer a more traditional chocolate chip cookie with just a hint of mint, use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips as your primary mix-in. These cookies also freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy them whenever the craving strikes.