It ’ s your lucky day because you don ’ t have to search for the pot of gold under the rainbow for this winning recipe . Throw out the old Irish classics and sweeten things up this year with some mint chocolate chip fun . If you ’ re in a crunch for St . Patrick ’ s Day and need something glowing with green , here is a dessert that is sure to have everyone coming back for seconds ( and more ). These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are as green as four-leaf clovers and have delicious chocolate chips mixed throughout for some extra sweet flavor . Served beside a big glass of milk , they are perfect treats for any St . Patrick ’ s Day party or light brown . Cool on a wire rack before devouring . With so much mixing and scooping to be done , this is a great recipe for kids to get involved in the kitchen , too . One of the best parts is the eyecatching color . Watch children ’ s smiling little faces as the batter turns from light brown to dark green for a priceless reaction . After being perfectly baked , these cookies are bright , fun and will be the hit of any celebration . Soft in the middle , a little crisp on the edges and as green as can be . You can ’ t ask for much more on St . Patrick ’ s Day . Find more recipes , celebration ideas and dessert favorites for every occasion at Culinary . net . virtual gathering . To start the recipe , whisk together flour , baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl . In a separate bowl , add butter , sugar , eggs , green food coloring and peppermint extract for that crisp mint flavor . Beat with a hand mixture and combine the ingredients in both bowls together . Add chocolate chips to the mixed cookie batter . Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake at 375 F for 11-24 minutes until the edges of the cookies are

WestTexasMoves . com • BigBendRealEstateGuide . com 29