Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint Extract

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint Extract

These chocolate chip cookies with peppermint extract are tinted green and perfect for celebrating holidays such as Christmas or St. Patrick's Day.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
133 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Drop spoonfuls of batter onto ungreased baking sheets.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4
Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs. Stir in vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Dissolve baking soda in hot water; stir into the batter.
Step 5
Combine flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl. Gradually add to batter; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and food coloring until evenly distributed.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 10 drops green food coloring, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar

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