Description
These soft, chewy cookies are bursting with minty flavor and loaded with delicious chocolate chips—perfect for mint chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
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Baking & Spices:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
Dairy:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate:
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup green chocolate chips (optional for extra minty color)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts, followed by the egg and egg yolk. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and green chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Scoop Dough and Shape Cookies:
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press the dough down with your fingers to slightly flatten.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy the minty, chocolatey goodness of these delicious cookies!
Notes
- Use Fresh Eggnog: For the best flavor, use fresh eggnog instead of the powdered variety. Fresh eggnog adds a rich, creamy texture and depth of flavor to the cookies.
- Softening Butter: Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dough. If you forget to soften it, you can microwave it in 10-second increments until soft.
- Don’t Overbake: These cookies are meant to be soft and chewy. Take them out of the oven as soon as the edges begin to turn golden to ensure a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Chill the Dough: If you have the time, chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling it into balls. This will help the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- Customizing Spice Levels: Adjust the nutmeg to your taste. If you want a stronger eggnog flavor, you can increase the nutmeg or even add a dash of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30mg