Description
Delicious Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine the richness of chocolate with invigorating peppermint—a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated, and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your festive cookies!
Notes
Consider chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for chewier cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, peppermint, chocolate chip, holiday, dessert