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Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies
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Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies

Soft and Chewy Mojito Cookies infuse cookie dough with rum and spearmint extracts and are garnished with lime zest and fresh mint leaves. The cookies have a tender, chewy texture and a refreshing mint-lime flavor reminiscent of the classic mojito cocktail, ideal for an interesting dessert or treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 21 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened (1 stick, unsalted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons rum extract imitation is fine, or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon spearmint extract or to taste
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • lime zest as desired for garnishing (I used Key limes)
  • mint leaf as desired for garnishing, fresh

Instructions

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  1. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large mixing bowl and electric mixer), add the butter, sugars, and beat on medium-high speed until creamed and well combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the egg, milk, rum extract, spearmint extract, and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
  3. Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the flour, baking soda, salt, and mix until just combined, about 1 minute or less.
  4. Using a 2-ounce cookie scoop, form approximately 16 uniformly-sized cookie dough balls, place on a large plate or platter, cover with plasticwrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 days before baking.
  5. Preheat oven to 350F, line a baking sheet with a Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mat or spray with cooking spray. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced evenly apart. I recommend baking 8 cookies per sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pale golden and edges have just set, even if slightly undercooked and glossy in the center. Cookies will firm up as they cool. The cookies in the photos were baked for exactly 11 minutes and have chewy edges with super soft pillowy centers. For firmer cookies, extend baking time by 1 to 3 minutes. Start checking at 9 minutes since all ovens, exact size of dough balls, and preference for doneness will vary.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing.
  8. While cooling, garnish with lime zest and mint to taste. Garnished cookies should be eaten within a few hours because the lime zest and mint will start to discolor within a few hours.

Notes

  • Store baked cookies airtight at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months for longer freshness.
  • Unbaked dough can be refrigerated up to 4 days, then baked as desired for freshness.
  • Using a 2-ounce cookie scoop helps ensure even cookie size and consistent baking.
  • Garnish with fresh lime zest and mint leaves for enhanced mojito flavor and presentation.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.