Sunday, December 29, 2013

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies


These yummy cookies are so good, of course they are, they have a sugar cookie base, a hint of mint flavoring and chocolate chips..For all of you mint lovers this one is for you. I make these for my son Nick every Christmas because these are his favorite. Everyone enjoys these cookies because they are nice and refreshing. This recipe comes from Betty Crocker so it has to be good. The mint flavoring is not to much, just a hint so give them a try I am sure they will be a hit in your family..




Ingredients:

1 pouch ( 1 lb. 1.5 oz. ) package Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup softened butter
6-8 drops green food coloring
1/4-1/2 teaspoon mint extract ( I use peppermint )
1 egg
1 cup creme de menthe baking chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunk or chips


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large mixing bowl combine cookie mix, butter, mint extract, food coloring, and egg. Mix with large spoon or your hands until soft dough forms
3. Stir in creme de menthe chips, and chocolate chips and stir until combined
4. Using a small spoon or teaspoon drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Do not over cook. Then cool on wire rack.





This recipe is from : bettycrocker.com












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