Irresistibly Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies for Summer Bliss

Enjoy Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies that capture the refreshing essence of summer with mint, lime, and rum flavors.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 32

Servings: 16 cookies

Course: Cookies

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
1 large Egg
2 tablespoons Milk

For the Flavor

1 teaspoon Rum Extract or imitation
0.5 teaspoon Spearmint Extract stick with spearmint over peppermint
1 tablespoon Lime Zest

For the Structure

2 cups All-Purpose Flour measure correctly
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
0.5 teaspoon Salt adjust according to taste

For Garnishing

to taste Fresh Mint Leaves add before serving

Equipment

mixing bowl
Electric mixer
baking sheet
parchment paper
cookie scoop

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, milk, rum extract, and spearmint extract. Mix until combined.
Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just incorporated.
Scoop the dough into balls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes before garnishing with lime zest and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough for at least 2 hours to enhance the cookie texture. Use high-quality extracts for optimal flavor.

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