Description
Delight in these refreshing Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring a perfect blend of sweet sugar cookie dough infused with peppermint extract, vibrant green food coloring, and a mix of creme de menthe and semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies are tender, flavorful, and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 pouch (1 lb. 1.5 ounces) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 egg
- 8 drops green food color
Mix-ins
- 1 cup creme de menthe baking chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, peppermint extract, egg, and green food coloring. Stir until a soft dough forms. Then gently fold in the creme de menthe baking chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a burst of minty and chocolate flavors in every bite.
- Shape Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop dough balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are set and edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve them warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers tightly covered at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Notes
- If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, you can add a bit more peppermint extract, but be cautious as it can overpower the other flavors.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and cool completely on the rack.
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best dough consistency.
- You can substitute the creme de menthe baking chips with white chocolate chips for a milder mint experience.
- Use food coloring as desired to adjust the cookie color; green adds a festive touch.
