Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint Extract

This recipe for chocolate chip cookies with peppermint extract tints dough green — perfect for celebrating holidays like Christmas or St. Patrick's Day.

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

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

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

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.

Step 5

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 batter.