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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8-10 drops of green food coloring (optional)
  • 1/2 cup creme de menthe baking chips (optional)
  • 1/2 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (use 1 full cup if you don’t have the other baking chips)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in egg, mint, food coloring and vanilla.
  • Gradually blend in the flour, baking soda and baking powder.
  • Add the chocolate chips and baking chips.
  • Roll dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets. If you have a few extra minutes, place a few more chocolate chips onto the top. That’ll make for a pretty cookie!
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool.
  • To freeze: Instead of baking, place on a cookie sheet, close together without the cookies touching. Freeze in the freezer for a few hours. Then place in a freezer-friendly bag. When ready to bake, bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.