(Culinary.net) When St. Patrick’s Day sneaks up and you need a festive treat fast, these Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies bring all the green magic you’re looking for. Bright as a four‑leaf clover and packed with sweet chocolatey goodness, they’re a fun, kid‑approved dessert that disappears as quickly as you can bake them. Pair them with a cold glass of milk and you’ve got the perfect snack for classroom parties, family celebrations, or any lucky gathering.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Servings: 24-32

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 30 drops of green food coloring
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 package (12 ounces) chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt until blended. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, beat butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs, food coloring, and peppermint extract; beat until combined.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; beat until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet.
5. Bake 11-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
6. Cool on wire racks.