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Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies

Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies that Refresh Every Bite

Delight in these Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies, featuring refreshing mint and lime flavors for a perfect seasonal treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed tightly
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Rum Extract Imitation can be used
  • 0.5 teaspoon Spearmint Extract More suitable than peppermint
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Best added before serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate the egg, milk, rum extract, and spearmint extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  4. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours after scooping onto a baking sheet.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Bake the chilled dough balls for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes and garnish with lime zest and mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Using quality extracts and chilling the dough is crucial for the best texture and flavor.

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