Heat oven to 375 F.
In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt until blended. Set aside.
In medium bowl, beat butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs, food coloring and peppermint extract; beat until combined.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; beat until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto baking sheet.
Bake 11-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.