Let’s get shamrockin’ this week and add a wee bit ‘o luck of the Irish into a fun dessert. Perk up your average chocolate chip cookies with a touch of mint and of course, a lot of green! Let the kids help with these delectable cookies and you’ll not only have a St. Patty’s-themed dessert, but a fun (and easy) family activity too. I like to use parchment paper whenever I bake cookies. Clean-up is quick and easy and there is no chance of the cookies sticking. Pick up a roll next to the foil and plastic wraps at the store before you give these cookies a try. Happy St. Patty’s Day!
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3 dozen, or 36 (1 cookie) servings
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1-1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Green Food Color
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
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Mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
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Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, food color and peppermint extract; mix well.
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Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips.
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Drop by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
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Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Recipe courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.
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