Idiot Proof 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.

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

Pour in 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 3/4 cup of light brown sugar.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder and mix the dry ingredients together.

Add 1/2 cup of salted butter that has been softened at room temperature.

Crack in 2 large eggs and mix everything together with an electric mixer for 3 to 5 minutes until crumbly.

Add 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract, and green food coloring.

Mix again until combined.

Refrigerate the dough for 2 to 3 hours to harden.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Form the dough into balls about the size of a golf ball and press them down on a baking sheet.

Bake for 14 to 18 minutes until slightly gooey and not overly burnt.

Let the cookies cool for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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