Print

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Mint & Dark Chocolate

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies - featured image
Print Recipe

These cozy cookies blend fresh mint leaves and rich dark chocolate for a chewy, buttery treat with a cool herbal twist. Quick to make and perfect for any occasion, they deliver nostalgic comfort with a fresh, natural flavor.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (about 20g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate bar or chips, chopped (60-70% cocoa recommended)
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon mint extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  2. Finely chop fresh mint leaves to yield 1/3 cup.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes with a hand mixer, 4-5 minutes by hand).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla extract and chopped mint (plus mint extract if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chopped dark chocolate or chips with a spatula.
  8. For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30-60 minutes (optional).
  9. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to portion dough onto baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. Chilling the dough yields thicker cookies. Use chopped chocolate bars for gooey pockets. Cookies can be frozen baked or as dough. Add a pinch of matcha or spinach powder for a green color. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty hit.

Nutrition

Keywords: mint chocolate chip cookies, fresh mint cookies, dark chocolate cookies, homemade cookies, easy cookie recipe, spring cookies, chewy cookies, dessert, baking, comfort food

Find it online: https://wigglebite.com/mint-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe-easy-homemade-with-fresh-mint-and-dark-chocolate/