Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
Tinted a jolly green, these peppermint chocolate chip cookies made with peppermint extract are a favorite treat around Christmastime.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 eggs
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1 egg yolk
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10 drops green food coloring
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 (12 ounce) bag dark chocolate chips
Directions
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Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, egg yolk, green food coloring, and peppermint extract until smooth.
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Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and kosher salt in a separate bowl. Mix into egg mixture until dough comes together. Fold in chocolate chips. Cover dough and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, about 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.