Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Exist?!

If you're a sucker for mint chocolate chip ice cream like I am, I think these delectable mint chocolate chip cookies are perfect for you. These traditional chocolate chip cookies with a hint of mint are honestly irresistible! I've only made them twice, but both times they have been absolutely delicious!

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe:



• 2 cups of Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 sticks of butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Mint Extract
• 2 large eggs
• 6 to 8 drops green food color
• 1 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks

Also feel free to add ¼ cup of grinded up Oats and 2 tablespoons of grinded flax seeds for a healthy touch! It is also possible to substitute butter with 2 cups of applesauce. The applesauce should make the cookies a bit more soft and chewy.

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Lightly grease cookie sheets with butter.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and possible oats and flax seeds in a small bowl. Stir together.
4. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and mint extract with an electric mixer until creamy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time. Be sure to beat thoroughly after each egg.
6. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
7. Add green food coloring
8. Stir in chocolate chunks.
9. Using a tablespoon, drop dough onto baking sheets.
10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly golden then cool on wire racks.

Enjoy!