Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups, provides structure and chewiness
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon, helps the cookies rise gently
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, balances sweetness and enhances flavor
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup, softened, creates richness and soft texture
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup, adds sweetness and slight crisp edges
- Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup, packed, keeps the centers moist and chewy
- Eggs: 2 large, bind everything together
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons, deepens the flavor profile
- Mint Baking Chips: 1 cup, provide refreshing mint flavor
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips: 1 cup, add classic chocolate richness
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. In another, cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Fold in mint and chocolate chips
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Scoop tablespoon sized portions onto lined baking sheet, spacing evenly
- Assemble the Dish: Press extra chips on top for a bakery style finish
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft
- Finishing Touches: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm for gooey centers or cool completely for chewy perfection
Notes
- Chill dough longer for thicker cookies
- Use high quality chocolate chips for richer flavor
- Rotate baking sheet halfway through for even browning
- Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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