Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies, a refreshing twist on traditional cookies! With the vibrant combination of zesty lime and cool mint, these cookies are perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, these treats offer a chewy texture that will keep you reaching for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1/8 teaspoon spearmint extract (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- lime zest (as desired for garnishing)
- fresh mint leaves (as desired for garnishing)
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until creamy.
- Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, and spearmint extract; beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake chilled dough balls for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet before garnishing with lime zest and fresh mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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