Irresistible Mint Chocolate Shamrock Cookies
Chewy mint chocolate cookies with a festive shamrock shape, combining bright mint flavor and melty chocolate for a comforting treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (270g) mint chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional, a few drops)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the pure vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy.
- If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until the color is even.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to keep the dough tender.
- Fold in the mint chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. If using shamrock cookie cutters, chill the dough slightly, roll it out between parchment, and cut shapes carefully.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and just starting to turn golden but centers remain slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy; edges should be set but centers soft. Chilling dough for at least 30 minutes helps with shaping and reduces spreading. Use a mix of dark and mint-infused chocolate chips for richer flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. Vegan substitutions possible but texture may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 3
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