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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Delight in the refreshing taste of homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring a soft, chewy texture enhanced by instant vanilla pudding mix and a burst of mint flavor balanced perfectly with a generous amount of chocolate chips and Andes baking bits. These cookies bake quickly to golden perfection, making for an inviting treat that’s fresh and warm straight from the oven.

Ingredients

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Cookie Base

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda

Flavorings and Add-ins

  • 2 tsp mint extract
  • 1 drop blue food coloring
  • 7–10 drops green food coloring
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (suggested combination: ¾ cup chocolate chunks, ¾ cup regular chocolate chips)
  • ½ cup Andes mint baking bits (optional, for extra mint flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Sugar and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring an airy base for your cookies.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients and Pudding Mix: Add the egg, sour cream, and the instant vanilla pudding mix to the creamed butter and sugar. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to distribute the leavening agents evenly within the flour.
  5. Mix Dry with Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until the dough forms evenly and no dry patches remain.
  6. Add Mint Flavor and Coloring: Stir in the mint extract and add the blue and green food coloring drops, blending until your dough reaches the desired minty green hue.
  7. Fold in Chocolate and Andes Bits: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and Andes mint baking bits, spreading them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate and mint in every bite.
  8. Shape Cookies: Using a rounded tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers set.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool slightly before serving fresh and warm, enjoying the perfect balance of mint and chocolate.

Notes

  • The Andes mint baking bits add an incredible mint flavor but tend to melt and blend into the cookies; they are best used in addition to the 1 ½ cups of chocolate chips.
  • Adjust the number of green and blue food coloring drops to customize the cookie color to your preference.
  • For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure a smooth creaming process.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Ensure not to overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool, preserving their chewy texture.

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