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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 6/03/22Updated: 10/20/22

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This homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream is creamy, refreshing and delicious. Add in chocolate chips or your favorite chocolate mint candy.

pan of mint chocolate chip ice cream

Our family is a divided camp when it comes to mint.  Some of us love it, some of us don’t.  I am absolutely camp mint and don’t mind that some family members don’t like it because that just means more mint chip ice cream for me!

There is something so refreshing about mint in ice cream and it is perfect when combined with chocolate.

dish of ice cream

Ice Cream Ingredients

  • Whole milk
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Half and half
  • Vanilla extract. Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • Heavy Cream
  • Mint syrup or mint extract. Mint extract is not the same as peppermint extract.
  • Andes mints. Can also use mint chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips.
ingredients for mint chocolate chip ice cream

What is Mint Flavor?

For this recipe I have used mint syrup  The Green Mint flavor can be difficult to find but you can get it on Amazon. If you can’t find it you can always use mint extract and some green food coloring.

overhead shot of mint chocolate chip ice cream in a pan

What Is Half And Half?

I am often asked what half and half is.  It is a combination of whole milk and whipping cream.  If you don’t have half and half where you live (I think it may be an American thing) just use more whipping cream and whole milk in place of the half and half – a 1:1 ratio. But if you can buy half and half, I highly recommend doing so as I think it makes a difference in the taste and texture.

adding mint syrup to ice cream base

How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe

  • Whisk together sugar, pinch of salt, milk, whipping cream and half and half in a large bowl.
  • Add in mint syrup or mint extract to taste. I prefer using mint syrup which you can get on Amazon.
bottle of mint syrup
  • Pour mixture into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturers instructions.
bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream mixture
  • About half way through the processing time, add in chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. If you are using chocolate cookies add those in when the ice cream is almost done processing so that they don’t totally dissolve into the ice cream.
  • After it is done processing, pour ice cream into an insulated container or loaf pan and freeze to allow it to harden.

Flavor Variations

For the chocolate part of this ice cream you can get creative. You can add in:

  • Oreo Cookies
  • Chocolate Wafer Cookies
  • Thin Mint or Grasshopper Mint Cookies
  • Chocolate Chips
three bowls of mint chocolate chip ice cream

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will homemade ice cream recipe last in the freezer?

Stored in an airtight, insulated ice cream container it will last for a couple of weeks.

Do I have to use an ice cream maker?

This homemade ice cream recipe is designed to be made in an ice cream maker and is not meant to be a no churn ice cream.

What kind of ice cream maker do you use?

I use a Cuisinart 2 qt. ice cream maker. I then transfer the ice cream into this insulated ice cream container to let the ice cream harden up.

Is mint the same thing as peppermint?

No it’s not. Mint uses spearmint and has a different flavor than peppermint. If you want peppermint ice cream, use this recipe.

bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream with a spoon in it.

Some of our other favorite ice cream flavors:

  • Peppermint Ice Cream
  • Cinnamon and Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream
  • Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
  • Apple Pie Ice Cream
  • Maple Ice Cream
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream

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bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream with a spoon in it.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Mint Ice Cream loaded with Andes mint chocolate candies.
serves: 8 servings
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:0 minutes
Processing:30 minutes
Total:40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 6 Tbsp mint syrup or to taste or mint extract to taste (1-2 tsp)
  • 1 box of Andes mints chopped

Instructions

  • Combine sugar, whole milk, salt, half and half, vanilla and whipping cream.  Stir to combine and allow sugar to dissolve. 
  • Add in mint syrup to taste and chopped Andes mint candy.  Pour into ice cream freezer.
  • Process in ice cream freezer until set up and firm. May place in freezer when done processing to allow it to set up more.

Tips & Notes:

Stored in an airtight, insulated ice cream container it will last for a couple of weeks.
You can substitute the mint chocolate candy with mint cookies, mint chocolate chips or regular chocolate chips.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates: 44g (15%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 29g (45%) Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 103mg (34%) Sodium: 134mg (6%) Potassium: 167mg (5%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 40g (44%) Vitamin A: 1109IU (22%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 139mg (14%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream with a spoon in it.
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  1. Cabidor says

    Posted on 2/3 at 11:26 pm

    Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe, Leigh!

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  2. Jenn A says

    Posted on 7/3 at 5:10 pm

    I am excited to find this recipe as my family loves mint ice cream! How much ice cream does the recipe make?

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  3. Hayley says

    Posted on 5/12 at 5:25 pm

    Oh my gosh! This looks like it is too die for! Mint is my weakness. How am I supposed to stay healthy if I’m seeing this???

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