Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Extracts
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Mix-ins
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped mint leaves.
Scoop and Bake
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
Cool and Serve
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Notes
For a stronger mint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
