St. Patrick's Day Mint Chocolate Kiss Cookies
These festive cookies blend mint and chocolate for a delightful treat perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Don’t overmix the dough once you add the flour to keep the cookies tender.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips
- as needed Chocolate kisses (for topping) Experiment with different types of chocolate kisses for a fun twist.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in the mint chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie after removing from the oven.
Cooling
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
These cookies are best served warm, paired with milk or hot cocoa. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To maintain moisture, add a slice of bread to the container.