Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

This was another one of those recipes that as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to make it for the holiday baking. Every picture I saw of these cookies made them look like they had the most perfect chewy, dense texture, just like chocolate chip cookies should be.
Unfortunately, when I made them they didn't turn out quite like the pictures. Mine seemed to turn out with a more cake-like texture than the dense, chewy one that I prefer. I've noticed this happens with a lot of my cookies.
Why is that?
Does anyone know?
Anyone?
Yeah...you should let me know.
But still, cakey texture and all, these were good. They had just the right amount of peppermint and smelled amazing while baking. It's like insta-air freshener for your house. I mean, even if I didn't eat them, it was totally worth it for the smell.
Really.
Promise.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. of salt
1/4 tsp. of baking Soda
1/2 cup of butter at room temperature
1/2 cup of tightly packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup of granulated sugar
1 egg (beaten)
1/4 tsp. of peppermint extract
1 cup of chopped dark chocolate

Directions:
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a larger bowl, beat the butter and sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). On low speed, slowly add the beaten egg and peppermint extract. Beat to combine, scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Add the flour mixture and beat just until there are no more streaks of flour. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate by hand. Cover and refrigerate for an hour. *You don't have to chill the dough if you are in a hurry.*

Preheat the oven to 375F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out well rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough and roll them into balls. Leave about 2 inches between each ball. Bake for 8-9 minutes. If you prefer crispier cookies increase the baking time by 1-2 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before removing.

This is a small recipe, It only made about 18 cookies. Feel free to double it or to eat them all on by yourself.

Recipe from Here
Photos by Keegan Orange