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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies with Creamy Green Frosting

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Soft mint chocolate chip cookies topped with a creamy, mint-infused green frosting. This quick and easy recipe balances refreshing mint flavor with melty chocolate chips for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure peppermint extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure peppermint extract (for frosting)
  • Green food coloring, a few drops

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, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
  7. Drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely for at least 20 minutes.
  9. To make frosting, beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until spreadable consistency is reached.
  10. Stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
  11. Spread frosting on cooled cookies using an offset spatula or butter knife. Optionally, sprinkle mini chocolate chips or crushed peppermint candies on top.

Notes

Use softened butter (not cold) for best creaming results. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent melting. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine and heavy cream with coconut cream. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free baking blends but watch texture. Frosting consistency can be adjusted with more cream or powdered sugar as needed.

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