Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dairy Free
These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with fresh mint from my mother’s herb garden. My mom has taught me over the years to appreciate nature and natural things. Growing and harvesting your food is a very rewarding experience and promotes healthier living habits.
This fresh mint was always around our house growing up. I remember as a little girl, finding it randomly, amongst some dandelions and bushes. I loved the smell and would experiment with making tea with it and even once brushed melted chocolate on the mint leaves and refrigerated, then unmolded for a dessert garnish. (I’m sure I saw it in a magazine or book and wanted to try…I’ve always been a total food book/magazine junkie!)
There are lots of uses for fresh mint, but I wanted to create an indulgent dessert with some and I just love a good chocolate/mint combination. Steeping the mint with the butter creates the perfect mint amount, not too strong, but a nice fresh, decadent taste. Try for yourself….but please, only use dark chocolate chips. (Ghirardelli is the best!)
Let’s begin!
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How to make mint chocolate chip cookies
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Enjoy with a glass of milk, or if you want some more mint, try my Fresh Mint Tea recipe HERE.