Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Authored by Shanzy
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.