Description
These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season, combining the classic flavors of chocolate and mint in a delightful cookie. The refreshing peppermint pairs beautifully with the rich chocolate chips, creating a festive and delicious dessert that will please everyone.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and extracts: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra minty flavor, add more peppermint extract to taste.
- These cookies freeze well—store dough balls or baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
