Description
Delicious and nostalgic cookies with a buttery texture, rich chocolate, and refreshing mint flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- Nuts (optional, chopped walnuts or pecans)
- Fresh mint (optional, freshly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in mint chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Scoop out small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and shape them into balls.
- Place the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar.
Notes
For extra mint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, mint, chocolate, holiday, dessert