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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies with Green Frosting

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Delicious homemade mint chocolate chip cookies topped with a creamy green peppermint frosting, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1–2 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (for frosting)
  • Green gel food coloring (a few drops)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough using a spatula.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, beat ½ cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, alternating with 1–2 tablespoons milk until spreadable.
  11. Stir in ½ teaspoon peppermint extract and a few drops of green gel food coloring until vibrant.
  12. Once cookies are completely cooled, spread a dollop of green frosting over each cookie using a butter knife or offset spatula.

Notes

If dough is too soft or sticky, chill in the fridge for 20 minutes before scooping to control spreading. Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning frosting. Start checking cookies at 10 minutes to avoid overbaking. Cookies should be slightly underbaked in the center for chewy texture. Store frosted cookies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze unfrosted cookies for longer storage.

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