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Irresistible Shamrock Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These shamrock mint chocolate chip cookies offer a refreshing burst of mint balanced with rich melted chocolate chips, perfect for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day. They are soft with crisp edges and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed (165 g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: a few drops green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and mint extract. Add green food coloring if desired and mix until evenly tinted.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips with a rubber spatula, reserving some to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Press extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for proper creaming to avoid dense cookies. Start with ½ teaspoon mint extract to prevent overpowering mint flavor. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to control spreading and deepen flavor (optional).

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