Chocolate Mint Sugar Cookie Drops

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (226g)
• Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Large egg: 1
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (200g)
• Crushed mint candies: 1/2 cup (75g)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed mint candies.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information per Serving (8 cookies):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chocolatey and minty with a soft and chewy texture
• Perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack
• Suitable for American tastes

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The combination of chocolate and mint is perfect."
• "I love that these cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family."
• "The crushed mint candies add a nice, crunchy texture to the cookies."
• "I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success."
• "These are my go-to cookies for a quick and easy dessert."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Don't overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
• If you don't have crushed mint candies, you can use finely chopped mint leaves instead.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet with butter.