Mint Chip Green Dough Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies with refreshing mint and chocolate chips in naturally 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)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat 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, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mint extract, mixing until fully combined.
05 - Add green gel food coloring, starting with 1/4 teaspoon and increasing as needed to reach desired shade. Mix until evenly colored throughout.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
07 - Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate if using, ensuring even distribution.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and 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 Advice:
01 -
- They are secretly the perfect St. Patricks Day treat that actually tastes incredible
- The mint chocolate combination hits that nostalgic after dinner mint vibe in cookie form
02 -
- Gel food coloring is absolutely worth the extra trip to the store, liquid coloring will throw off your dough consistency
- Mint extract is potent, resist the urge to add more than called for or you will have toothpaste cookies
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- Underbake by about 30 seconds if you want them extra chewy