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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These dairy free Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with fresh mint from my mother’s herb garden. Steeping the mint with the butter creates the perfect slight hint of mint, not too strong, but a nice fresh, decadent taste. Give them a try!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ -1 cup fresh mint roughly chopped
  • ½ cup plant-based or unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ heaping cup semisweet dark chocolate chips or chunks

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions
 

  • In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
  • Add butter and mint leaves to a small sauce pot, and melt over medium heat, swirling occasionally, about 2-3 minutes.
  • When you begin to smell the mint, turn heat off and let butter and mint continue to seep for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add both sugars, then using a fine mesh strainer, pour butter into bowl, straining completely by pressing leaves to extract all of the butter.
  • Beat until light and creamy, about 3-5 minutes
  • Next, add the egg and vanilla and beat for an additional minute.
  • Slowly start adding flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating on medium speed and scraping the bowl down when needed.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips until just combined.
  • Remove cookie dough from bowl and wrap in plastic wrap, shape into a cylinder and chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉/176℃ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice cookies about a ¾ inch thick and place on parchment paper at least 2 inches apart, they will spread quite a bit.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden brown on edges.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then use a metal spatula to transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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