Description
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect holiday treat that combines the refreshing taste of peppermint with rich, decadent chocolate. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. With their delightful minty aroma and a soft, chewy texture, each bite is a celebration of flavors that brings joy to any occasion. Plus, they can be customized to suit your taste—add more chocolate chips or adjust the peppermint intensity for a personal touch. Get ready to bake up some magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Optional: ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Carefully fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg