20 cookies
Oven: 350ºF
Ingredients
- 1 butter
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 1/4 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 12 oz dark chocolate chips
- 10 green food coloring Optional
Instructions
1
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat.
2
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together, scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, and beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3
Add eggs, yolk, peppermint extract, and food coloring (if using).
4
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
5
Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine until flour is not quite incorporated.
6
Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7
Using 0.25c measuring cup, shape into egg-shaped balls. Place on lined baking sheets the tall way
8
Bake at 350º for 8-10 minutes or until barely starting to brown on the edges.
9
Let cool 5 minutes on the pan then move to a cooling rack.