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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

freshlyhomecooked

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • green food coloring
  • 1 ( 12 oz.) bag chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. In a large bowl using either a hand or a stand mixer, beat softened butter with both granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in eggs, mint extract and green food coloring, beat until smooth. Add flour mixture in three separate additions, beating after each addition until fully incorporated.
  • Fold in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 F. Roll cookie dough into balls and place 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes.