I wonder why some ice cream companies dye their mint ice cream green and other companies make white mint ice cream. Personally, I don’t think the color affects the flavor–I love a few scoops of white mint ice cream from Breyer’s as much as I love a green mint Klondike bar. This month, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to make green mint chocolate chip cookie bars for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients:
- One 15-oz. white cake mix
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. mint extract
- 11 drops green food coloring
- 1 drop yellow food coloring
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, oil, and eggs. Add food coloring and mix until the color is consistent.
- Add mint extract and chocolate chips. Stir to integrate.
- Spread cookie dough into prepared pan. Optionally, you can press an additional 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the dough.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Eat and enjoy!
Which do you prefer–green mint ice cream or ice cream without dye?
P.S. I am linking up with Angie for and her cohosts Antonia @ Zoale.com and Abbey @ Three Cats and a Girl for Fiesta Friday
Yummy!
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Yes, they are! A lady at my church called them “to die for!”
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Okay, how festive this is!! 🙂 I love it!! Mint is one of my absolute favorites too! I would vote green mint over white mint any day! Thanks for celebrating the Fiesta with us! 🙂 Happy you joined in! Enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks, Abbey! I love bringing festive food to Fiesta Friday!
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That’s awesome!! I should remember that for future Fiestas!
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What a perfect St Patrick’s Day treat! Mint and chocolate is a yummy combination! 🙂
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I agree! It’s one of my favorite flavor combinations!
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Sounds delicious! My daughter would be all over these; it’s her favorite ice cream flavor. Now I can make her the cookie version, too. Easier to bring to school for a snack 😀
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Yes! (but I do wish I could pack ice cream in my lunch!)
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