Mint Chip Green Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies infused with mint and chocolate chips, highlighted by a vibrant green dough.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 2 teaspoons pure mint extract
10 - Green gel food coloring (1/4–1/2 teaspoon, as needed)

→ Mix-ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mint extract, mixing until combined.
05 - Add green gel food coloring, starting with 1/4 teaspoon and increasing as needed to reach your desired shade of green. Mix until evenly colored.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
07 - Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate if using.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are just barely golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The mint and chocolate combination hits that perfect spot between refreshing and indulgent like a thin mint cookie but better
  • They stay soft for days thanks to the brown sugar and butter ratio
  • The green dough makes people smile before they even take a bite
02 -
  • Gel food coloring is non negotiable here liquid coloring will throw off your dough consistency
  • Overbaking these is the fastest way to lose that soft chewy texture pull them out when centers still look soft
  • The dough color deepens slightly during baking so go a shade brighter than you think you need
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you want thicker cookies with less spread
  • Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top right after baking for a sophisticated touch

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