Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup mint chocolate chips (optional)
• ¼ cup crushed mint candies (for garnishing)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips.
7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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