Description
These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich taste of chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist, making them perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg