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Ultimate Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies with Creamy Green Frosting

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These mint chocolate chip cookies combine the refreshing flavor of mint with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, topped with a luscious creamy green frosting. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any occasion, they are quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk (or any milk of choice)
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract (for frosting)
  • Green food coloring (a few drops)
  • Optional: A pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and mint extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, beat softened butter for frosting until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk.
  11. Mix in mint extract and green food coloring until frosting is smooth and pastel green.
  12. Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on each cookie using an offset spatula or butter knife.
  13. Optional: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or crushed peppermint candies on top.

Notes

If dough is too soft or sticky, chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before scooping. Rotate baking pans halfway through baking for even results. Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed. Frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients as noted in the recipe.

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