Description
Soft and buttery cookies dusted with powdered sugar, combining the flavors of mint and chocolate for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 2 1/4 cups (270g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup (170g) Mini Chocolate Chips
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) Powdered Sugar, divided
- Optional: Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until light and creamy; gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts, and optional food coloring.
- Gradually add the flour mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Scoop dough and roll into balls; place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes on sheets, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Once cooled, roll them again in powdered sugar for a second coating.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage. They stay tender for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, mint, chocolate, holiday treats, dessert