Soft-Baked Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Soft-Baked Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of refreshing mint flavor. The combination of rich chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves creates a perfect balance of sweetness and herbal freshness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and peppermint extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely