Description
Cool chocolate chip cookies featuring fresh mint leaves offer a refreshing twist on classic desserts. Crisp edges and rich chocolatey centers make these cookies irresistible for home bakers seeking something unique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter (1 stick or 113 g)
- 1 egg
- 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz or 96 g)
- 2 tsps mint extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 3 drops blue food coloring
- 10–15 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray for effortless cookie release.
- Creaming: Whip softened butter and granulated sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency with a silky smooth texture.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Blend egg, vanilla pudding mix, and sour cream into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking until the ingredients harmonize into a uniform composition.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, eliminating any potential lumps and ensuring even distribution of dry components.
- Dough Formation: Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently to create a cohesive dough without overworking the batter.
- Flavor and Color Enhancement: Infuse the dough with mint extract and a hint of green food coloring, stirring meticulously to achieve a uniform pale mint-green shade.
- Chocolate Incorporation: Gently fold chocolate chunks, Andes baking bits, and chocolate chips throughout the dough, guaranteeing a balanced chocolate experience in each bite.
- Baking Process: Drop rounded tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the prepared sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow comfortable spreading during baking.
- Finishing and Cooling: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn lightly golden, then rest cookies on the sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling and texture setting.
- Serving Suggestion: Present mint chocolate chip cookies at room temperature, ideal for enjoying solo or paired with a refreshing glass of milk.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture and smooth mixing.
- Color Check: Add green food coloring gradually to achieve a subtle mint-green shade without overwhelming the dough.
- Chocolate Distribution Tip: Fold chocolate chunks and chips gently to prevent overmixing and maintain dough integrity.
- Cooling Crucial: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to prevent breaking and help them set properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg