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Mint chocolate chip ice cream may be one of the most refreshing desserts around, so why not capture all that crisp, cool flavor in a cookie? These Frosty Mint Chocolate Dreams are simple to make, delightfully soft, and studded with rich chocolate. You’ll only need a few common ingredients and a lively dash of mint extract to bring these playful cookies to life.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon mint extract (or adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: A few drops of green food coloring for that signature mint-chocolate look
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy—about two minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract, mint extract, and eggs, mixing well after each addition. If you’d like to add a hint of color, this is a great time to stir in a few drops of green food coloring.
Gradually stir the flour mixture into the creamed butter and sugar until just combined. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly through the dough. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving a couple of inches between each cookie.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and just beginning to brown. Let the cookies rest on the sheets for a minute or two before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy one (or three) while they’re still warm and your taste buds are craving that cool, minty allure.
These Frosty Mint Chocolate Dreams are perfect for mint-lovers seeking a fresh twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. They’re a fun treat for families, holiday parties, or anyone who craves that crisp burst of mint without straying too far from the beloved cookie comfort zone. For a healthier spin, try substituting half the flour with whole-wheat flour or using dark chocolate chips to boost antioxidants. Whether you whip them up for a cozy night in or a cheerful bake sale, these cookies bring a little taste of cool breeze in every bite.
