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Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These chewy and festive cookie bars are a dream for anyone who loves the refreshing combination of mint and chocolate.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 28, 2026
Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Serves
16

There is something truly special about the way mint and chocolate pair together. While some people joke about the flavor combination, fans know that a bit of cool peppermint with rich cocoa is the ultimate treat. These bars are my go to when I want something quick that satisfies that specific craving.

My best tip for these bars is to make sure you do not overbake them. You want the edges to be golden and set, but the center should stay soft and fudgy. If you have extra mint candies on hand, feel free to press a few more into the top right when they come out of the oven.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 cups mint chocolate chips or a mix of chocolate chips and crushed mint candies

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.

  5. 5

    Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fold in the mint chocolate chips gently.

  7. 7

    Spread the dough evenly into your prepared pan.

  8. 8

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

  9. 9

    Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before you slice them into squares.

💡 Tips

Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to keep them chewy. They also freeze wonderfully if you want to keep a stash for later, just wrap them individually in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer bag.

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