Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies: The Best Refreshing Twist on a Classic
These Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic cookie, bringing refreshing flavors of mint and lime in every bite.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then fold in the lime zest, mint, and white chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- For an extra zesty flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice to the dough.
- Let the cookies cool completely for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mojito, Cookies, Refreshing, Dessert