Green Mint Chip Cookies (Printable)
Soft, flavorful green cookies with minty notes and chocolate chips, ideal for celebrations and snacks.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp 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 tsp pure mint extract
09 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 tsp green gel food coloring, or to desired shade
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
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 until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in mint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until evenly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips, if using.
07 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The mint chocolate combination feels like eating a Thin Mint cookie but in soft, chewy form
- That gorgeous green color makes them instant party conversation starters
- They stay soft for days thanks to the perfect butter-to-sugar ratio
02 -
- Gel food coloring is absolutely worth the extra trip to the store for that professional green color
- Room temperature ingredients make or break the texture, so don't rush this step
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing, which helps them bake evenly