Description
Delightful mint chocolate chip cookies with a snowy powdered sugar coating, perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for coating
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and mint extracts, mixing well.
- Combine the flour and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Mix in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Shape into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Coat in powdered sugar once cooled.
- Enjoy or share with family and friends!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil for butter and use different extracts for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, mint, chocolate, holiday treats, desserts, family recipes