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Irresistible Shamrock Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Shamrock Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine a refreshing mint flavor with melty chocolate chips, featuring crispy edges and a chewy center with a festive green hue. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • A few drops green gel food coloring
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (85g) white chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add peppermint extract and green gel food coloring; mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips. If using, fold in crushed candy canes or peppermint candies.
  7. Drop rounded dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft. Watch closely after 10 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the dough. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can prevent spreading and deepen flavors but is optional. Watch cookies closely after 10 minutes to avoid overbaking. Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Mixing chocolate chips last helps distribute them evenly.

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