Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

By srumbel

They're soft and have the perfect amount of mint. Plus a little bit of chocolate in every bite.

from yummyhealthyeasy

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1-1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. peppermint extract
• 15-20 drops green food coloring
• 1 cup Andes Mints, chopped (about one (4.67-oz) package)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium size bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt.
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream together sugar and butter. When creamy, add eggs, peppermint extract and food coloring. Mix until just combined - do not overmix.
Add in flour mixture and mix on low until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Add in chopped mints and chocolate chips, mixing briefly on low until incorporated through.
Drop by tablespoon on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes. Yield approximately 3 dozen cookies. ENJOY!!