These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, perfect for Christmas gatherings. Combining the classic flavors of chocolate and peppermint, they are sure to be a hit during the festive season.
This recipe is easy to follow and results in soft, chewy cookies with a refreshing minty twist. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, these cookies will add a festive touch to your holiday celebrations.
Festive Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies feature a rich chocolate base with peppermint extract and chocolate chips mixed in. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Chocolate and Peppermint: Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
