Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Mint Extract
- Chocolate Chips
- Peppermint Candy Canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then stir in mint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently mix in chocolate chips and optional crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg