Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a sensational dessert made with pudding mix, mint extract and chocolate chips. This amazing mint cookie recipe is perfect for those who love mint chip ice cream!

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Making this mint chocolate chip cookie recipe is so easy and is great for anyone who love the mint-chocolate combination. The addition of pudding in these mint choco cookies creates a delicate and moist cookie with wonderful texture.

Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies

I am a huge fan of the chocolate and mint combination and any reason to make something with this combo is enough for me. These green cookies are so fantastic for many different holidays, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and this would be a fun treat to serve your friends and family. They are also great for Christmas cookie exchanges too, these festive green cookies are always a hit! The cookie dough comes together quick and easy with some basic ingredients and a little bit of time. The results are a flavorful, fluffy and delicious cookie. The dough really does look just like mint chip ice cream and the flavors meld together into a delightful baked cookie.

Chocolate Chip Mint Cookie ingredients

Sugar: You will need 1 cup sugar for a wonderfully sweet cookie.

Butter: Using ½ cup butter (1 stick), softened, will give these cookies a lovely and rich taste and texture.

Egg: You only need 1 egg for this recipe to create these delectable treats.

Sour cream: Using ½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt) will create a nice moist cookie.

Vanilla pudding: You need 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz) to help these cookies be fluffy and packed with flavor.

Salt: Use ½ tsp salt to help balance out all the tasty flavors.

Baking soda: Adding in ½ tsp baking soda will help these cookies rise perfectly while baking.

Flour: You will need 2 cups all-purpose flour for the base of this cookie dough.

Mint extract: Using just 2 tsp mint extract will give these cookies a robust minty flavor.

Food coloring: To give these cookies a wonderful and festive look, use 1 drop blue coloring + 8-10 drops green coloring.

Chocolate chips: For a perfect balance of sweetness, use 1 ½ cups chocolate chips. You can also use Andes Mint chips or chocolate chunks, see instructions below for what I used.

How to make Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep

Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F.

Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a sensational dessert made with pudding mix, mint extract and chocolate chips. This amazing mint cookie recipe is perfect for those who love mint chip ice cream!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 36

Calories 126kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup butter softened (1 stick)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp mint extract
• 3 drops blue coloring + 10-15 drops green coloring
• 1½ cups chocolate chips*

Instructions

Prep

• Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.

Cookie dough

• Begin by creaming together the sugar and butter, in a large bowl, until nice and fluffy.
• Then, add in the egg, sour cream and dry pudding mix, stir well to combine.
• Next, in a separate small bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda.
• After that, incorporate the flour mixture into the butter and pudding mixture and stir until well combined. 
• Now, add the mint extract and food coloring until desired color is achieved.
• Lastly, add in the chocolate chips. I used 3/4 cup chocolate chunks, 3/4 cup regular chocolate chips and 1/2 cup Andes baking bits. Any combination is wonderful, but note that while the Andes mint baking pieces add an incredible flavor, they kind of disappear in the cookies. So add them in addition to the 11/2 cups chocolate chips, if you opt to put them in!

Bake

• Start dropping the cookie dough by the rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Then, bake for 10 minutes.
• When done baking, transfer to a cooling rack.
• Serve fresh and warm, enjoy!  

Notes

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a sensational dessert that your whole family is sure to love. Whip up a batch today and watch how quickly these disappear! 

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a sensational dessert made with pudding mix, mint extract and chocolate chips. This amazing mint cookie recipe is perfect for those who love mint chip ice cream!

How do you soften butter?

I like to soften butter by using the defrost function on my microwave. If you need the full 1/2 cup cube of butter, you can leave it in the paper wrapper, otherwise, place the amount of butter you need in a glass or porcelain bowl. I use the lowest defrost setting on my microwave and just let it run for 20 seconds. Check the butter and see how soft it is by pressing it with a rubber scraper. If it is still not soft to the touch, meaning it doesn’t indent when you press into it, let it warm for another 5-10 seconds. Watch it closely! Butter softens very quickly.

Can Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Another option is to shape the dough into round balls and then freeze them all on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, toss the dough balls in a ziplock freezer bag and store up to 1 month. That way you can bake them when you would like and enjoy warm cookies!

Tips to get the PERFECT Pudding Cookies:

Three kitchen items make these cookies come together really fast. I actually use these items in nearly every cookie recipe I make, so they’re quite versatile. First, I line my cookie sheets with a piece of parchment paper. They are sold in sizes that fit a 12×16 cookie sheet perfectly and enable to cookies to bake well without sticking- and no mess from spraying oil on the cookie sheets!

The second item is a KitchenAid mixer. I love mine! I have a Bosch as well but I find I use my KitchenAid for cookies. There is a cookie paddle that comes with every mixer that you attach to the top of the mixer. They are easy to use and help you mix the ingredients uniformly.

The third item is a cookie scoop! Years ago I used to use 2 spoons to measure and scrape cookie dough onto the pans. It was not a perfect process and I often ended up with oblong cookies in various sizes. A friend of mine brought cookies to a party and I noticed each and every one of her cookies looked PERFECT. Her secret? A cookie scoop! They come in three sizes- 1/2 tablespoon, 1 1/2 tablespoon and 3 tablespoon scoops. I used the middle size- 1 1/2 tablespoon for these, and most other cookies.

If you like our Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, try a few of our other favorite cookies:

• Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies
• Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Frosted Peppermint Cookies
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
• Mrs. Fields White Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups
• The Best Snickerdoodle Cookies
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a scrumptious dessert that is packed with delicious flavors. Whip up a batch today and watch how quickly they disappear!

Isn’t this fun?! We took this picture on a recent family vacation. We have had kids for almost 15 years now so the plain ole, “stand here and smile” pics are getting a little old. My husband is the master of thinking up fun ways to pose the kids. They thought this one was hilarious.

No, they’re not hanging off a ledge. Yes, my Mama heart was still panicking and I was literally standing right outside the shot and grabbed their hands pulling them over right after we pressed the button!

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Big, Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are packed with butter, brown sugar, mint chips, chocolate chips, and a hidden peppermint patty center. These oversized cookies are the ultimate indulgence for mint chocolate lovers!

Every bite of these big, bakery-style mint chocolate chip cookies is packed with cool mint flavor and a hidden peppermint patty surprise in the center. They’re soft, chewy, extra indulgent, and my favorite sweet way to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with something a little unexpected (and totally irresistible!).

Recipe Highlights

• Hidden Peppermint Patty Center – Every oversized cookie has a peppermint patty baked right inside, giving you a cool, creamy surprise in every bite.
• Double the Chocolate + Mint – Made with both mint chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies are packed with rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavor throughout.
• Big, Bakery-Style Size – These aren’t your average cookies—they’re thick, giant, and indulgent, making them perfect for sharing (or not!).

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients

Butter – Adds rich flavor and creates a soft, tender texture in every bite.

Brown Sugar – Brings moisture and a deep caramel-like sweetness that keeps the cookies chewy.

Granulated Sugar – Adds sweetness and helps create slightly crisp edges.

Egg – Binds the ingredients together and gives the cookies structure.

Vanilla Extract – Enhances and rounds out the chocolate and mint flavors.

All-Purpose Flour – Forms the base of the dough and provides structure.

Salt – Balances the sweetness and intensifies the chocolate flavor.

Baking Powder – Helps the cookies rise and bake up thick and soft.

Mint Chocolate Chips – Infuse the dough with cool mint flavor and melty chocolate in every bite.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – Add rich chocolate flavor to balance the refreshing mint.

Peppermint Patties – Create the gooey, minty surprise center that makes these cookies extra special.

Tips for making Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Fully seal the peppermint patty inside the dough – Make sure the dough completely covers the patty with no thin spots or cracks, or it can leak out and caramelize on the baking sheet.
• Keep the dough balls tall, not flattened – Stacking the dough higher rather than wider helps the cookies bake up thick and bakery-style instead of spreading too much.
• Chill the stuffed dough thoroughly – Because these are oversized and stuffed, chilling for at least 30 minutes helps control spread and keeps the center perfectly soft.

How long are chocolate chip cookies good for?

These giant choc chip cookies are good for about 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. That said, they do taste best when fresh and still warmed from the oven so getting them to last longer than that may prove difficult as you enjoy your tasty treats.

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Big, Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Big, Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are packed with butter, brown sugar, mint chips, chocolate chips, and a hidden peppermint patty center. These oversized cookies are the ultimate indulgence for mint chocolate lovers!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 3 minutes minutes

Servings 6 cookies

Calories 938kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 10 oz mint chocolate chips
• 1 ½ cups semisweet chips
• 6 peppermint patties

Instructions

• In a large bowl cream together the butter and both sugars until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
• Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, the dough will be very crumbly.
• Add ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips and stir into the dough.
• Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Place one peppermint patty in the middle of each dough ball and form the ball around the patty.
• Press the remaining chips and mint chocolate pieces all over the top and sides of the cookies.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Bake the cookies for 18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and then transfer to a rack. Enjoy!

Notes

These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies stay soft and fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before enjoying the melty peppermint surprise inside.

Nutrition

Calories: 938kcal | Carbohydrates: 124g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 6mg

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of mint chocolate chips?

Yes! The cookies will still be delicious, but the mint flavor will be milder—consider adding ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract if you want to boost the mint.

Why did my peppermint patty leak out?

This usually happens if the dough wasn’t fully sealed around the patty or if the dough wasn’t chilled long enough before baking.

Can I make these smaller instead of giant cookies?

You can, but you’ll need to use smaller peppermint patties (or cut them in half) and reduce the baking time by several minutes.

More Chocolate Chip Cookies You’re Sure to Enjoy:

• Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fun twist on the classic, with crispy Rice Krispies baked right in for extra crunch.
• Soft, gooey chocolate chip cookies stuffed with a melty Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center. One bite and you’ll never go back to regular cookies again!
• Chocolate Chip Puff Pastry Cookies are flaky, buttery treats made with just 4 simple ingredients! Using puff pastry creates soft, cream cheese-filled cookies with a light, irresistible crunch.
• Packed with rich butterscotch flavor thanks to pudding mix and melty milk chocolate chips. These Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly sweet and irresistible in every bite!
• These Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies are big, bold, and utterly irresistible—crispy edges, soft centers, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. The ultimate cookie you’ve been dreaming of!
• Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with twice the chocolate for the ultimate chocolate lover’s treat! Loaded with rich, fudgy flavor in every bite.

Big, Fat Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are oversized, indulgent treats packed with chocolate chips, mint chips, and a hidden peppermint patty center. Perfect for mint chocolate lovers who want an extra-special cookie!

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