The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Cookie
These mint-infused cookies are the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day! With a light, buttery texture, a burst of mint flavor, and a sweet chocolate chip surprise, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a sugary finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minute
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mint extract.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined. Add a few drops of green food coloring (optional) and stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Once completely cool, roll them again for an extra sugary coating.
Notes
- The green food coloring is optional but adds a festive touch for St. Patrick’s Day.
- For a more minty flavor, you can increase the mint extract by 1/4 teaspoon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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