Decadent Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Enjoy the delightful combination of refreshing mint and rich chocolate in these chewy cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to impress.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup butter flavor shortening |
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| 1 | cup brown sugar, packed |
| 1 | cup white sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 2 | teaspoons vanilla |
| 1 1⁄4 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | cup bread flour or all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon fine ground sea salt |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 10 | ounces creme de menthe baking chips (Andes brand) |
Instructions
For the cookies | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 2. | Prepare 3 cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper for easy cleanup; set aside. |
| 3. | In a large bowl or mixer, cream together the butter flavor shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar. |
| 4. | Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. |
| 5. | Mix in the vanilla until well combined. |
| 6. | In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, bread flour or additional all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Add this mixture to the creamed ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. |
| 7. | Stir in the creme de menthe baking chips. |
| 8. | Using a 1-1/2 inch cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared parchment-lined sheets. |
| 9. | Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 11 minutes. |
| 10. | Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for about 2 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. |
| 11. | Store the cookies in an airtight container. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 103.1 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 7.7 g |
Published on Aug 10, 2024 by Luminița