Easily Make Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies at Home!

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.

Collect mint leaves from the herb garden or produce department, using 10 grams for a subtle taste.

In a large mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar and the chopped mint leaves.

Blend the sugar and mint leaves together using a hand blender.

Soften 1 stick of butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds if not already softened.

Add the softened butter and 1 large egg to the mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.

Add 1 1/2 cups of flour to the bowl.

Add 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and mix until fully combined.

Fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips and mix well.

Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking tray, spacing them 2 inches apart.

Bake for 5 minutes, then rotate the trays and bake for an additional 6 minutes for a total of 11 minutes.

Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack.

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