Mint Chip Green Dough (Printable)
Soft, vibrant green cookies flavored with peppermint and packed with chocolate chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Green gel food coloring, 1/4–1/2 teaspoon or to desired color
→ Mix-Ins
11 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet 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 flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until evenly colored.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate, if using.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cookies will firm up as they cool.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That cool peppermint punch balanced with rich chocolate creates the most addictive flavor combination
- The soft chewy texture stays perfect for days, making them ideal for sharing or keeping all to yourself
02 -
- Gel food coloring is nonnegotiable for that vibrant green without compromising your doughs consistency
- Underbaking slightly is the secret to maintaining that soft chewy texture after cooling
03 -
- Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies with even better texture
- Use room temperature ingredients to prevent the dough from separating during mixing