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Chewy Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies infused with refreshing mint and loaded with rich chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes.
  8. Cool on rack before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake for chewy texture. Adjust mint extract to taste.