Super Simple Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These chewy mint chocolate chip cookies are perfect for St. Patrick’s day or a cozy night in with the family. It’s a quick and simple, great recipe with just 5 ingredients that takes 20-minutes tops! The cookies themselves are decadent; soft and chewy with a just-right mint-chocolate combination. This sweet treat will become a family staple!
St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond
I’m a huge fan of mint-flavored anything. For me, it’s peppermint mochas year-round, Andes mints stashed in my desk drawer, thin mints, and mint chip ice cream. I’ve also baked my fair share of chocolate mint cakes and brownies. This was my first take on a mint cookie, and I think it turned out deliciously.
These easy cookies are the perfect treat to whip up for the kids during the week, or to take to a get-together with friends. A hint of green also makes it an ideal dessert for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
And, if you are a big mint chocolate lover like me, you’ll love making these delicious cookies any season.
Twist on a Mix
The secret to this super easy recipe? It all begins with a sugar cookie mix!
Now, I do love to bake from scratch. But for this busy mama, sometimes a baking mix is the best way to go when I’m lacking time to make treats for the fam or a special event.
I think you’ll appreciate that this is such an easy recipe, with only 5 ingredients (plus the green food coloring!). You’ll simply want to make sure you keep some Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix on hand for whenever the cravings strike.
What You’ll Need
Aside from the mix, you most likely have all these simple ingredients on hand. This recipe will take you just 20 minutes to make, and yield about 23 chewy cookies.
- 1 pouch (1 lb. 1.5 ounces) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 egg
- 10 drops green gel food color
- 1.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Here are the simple steps you’ll take to get these beauties in the oven and ready to be enjoyed!
First, preheat the oven to 350 F. Add the cookie mix, butter, mint flavor, egg, and food coloring to a medium bowl and combine well. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a little cookie dough balls. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
The green color of the cookies won’t be overwhelming, but it certainly adds a fun touch!
Allow baked cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack for cooling. Serve immediately, or store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use mint chips instead of the chocolate chips?
Absolutely! These mint baking chips would be a nice touch, or you could try Andes mints for baking. Or a combo! Dark chocolate chips would work well, too.
You might want to play around with the amount of peppermint extract you use if you opt for a baking chip with a minty flavor.
can i refrigerate the cookie dough?
Yes, you could refrigerate the cookie dough, but you will want to adjust your baking time and bake the cookies a little bit longer.
do I have to use a mix?
Nope! If you have a favorite sugar cookie recipe, feel free to use that and make it green, minty, and chocolatey with all the extras. The mix makes it super-convenient, though, and you don’t have to chill the dough!
do I need to use gel food coloring?
I would use gel food coloring, as a liquid type might change the consistency of the dough more.
Enjoy These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Print out the recipe card below, and try these tasty cookies with your family this weekend!
If you end up making them, tag me on Instagram @sweetchocolateobsessions so I can see them! And leave a review below to share your experience with others.
I hope you love the recipe!
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip mint cookies are perfect for a cozy night in with the family. It is a quick and simple recipe that takes 20-minutes tops! The cookies themselves are decadent; soft and chewy with a hint of peppermint. This sweet treat will become a family staple!
Ingredients
- 1 pouch (1 lb. 1.5 ounces) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 egg
- 10 drops green gel food color
- 1.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Add the cookie mix, butter, peppermint extract, egg, and food coloring to a medium-sized mixing bowl and combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
2. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
3. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to the cooling rack. Serve immediately or store at room temperature for later.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 22 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 104Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
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