Teen Programming - Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar, while chocolate chunks can be more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is typically cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and mint extract until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips and green food coloring until evenly distributed.

If using, fold in chopped mint leaves for added flavor.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Store in an airtight container once completely cooled.

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