Name: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp baking soda; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup butter, softened (1 stick); 1 egg; ½ cup sour cream; 2 tsp mint extract; 1 drop blue food coloring + 7-10 drops green food coloring; 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (can be a combination of chocolate chunks, chocolate chips, and Andes mint baking bits)

Ingredients

1 cup sugar

½ cup butter, softened (1 stick)

1 egg

½ cup sour cream

1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons mint extract

1 drop blue food coloring

7-10 drops green food coloring

1½ cups chocolate chips (can include a mix of chocolate chunks, regular chips, and Andes baking bits)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick cooking spray, then set aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the egg, sour cream, and dry vanilla pudding mix to the butter mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.

Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined.

Step 6: Add the mint extract and food coloring drops. Mix until the dough reaches your desired minty flavor and color.

Step 7: Fold in the chocolate chips and any additional chocolate bits, such as Andes baking pieces, if using.

Step 8: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

Step 9: Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.

Step 10: Remove from the oven and transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Serve fresh and warm for best flavor.

Tips & Variations

For a stronger mint flavor, increase the mint extract by half a teaspoon, but be careful not to overpower the other tastes.

Try using a mix of dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips to add depth to the flavor.

If you prefer a more natural color, use a small amount of matcha powder for green instead of food coloring.

Adding Andes baking bits gives a unique flavor but they melt into the cookies, so include them as an addition to the chocolate chips rather than replacing them.

FAQs

Can I use regular pudding mix instead of instant?

Instant pudding mix is recommended as it helps give the cookies a tender texture. Using regular pudding mix may alter the consistency and results.

Can I substitute butter with margarine or oil?

Butter is preferred for flavor and texture, but you can use margarine in equal amounts. Using oil is not recommended as it changes the dough’s consistency and how the cookies bake.