Mint Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 drops green food coloring
• 10 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into chunks

Method

1. 1

   Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Cream butter and sugar
3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring, mixing until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.

5. 5

   Fold in the chopped dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. 6

   Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

   30:00 · Chill dough
7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-tablespoon balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

9. 9

   Bake until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft, 10 to 11 minutes.

   10:00 · Bake cookies
10. 10

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on sheet