Candy Cane Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Add a festive twist to your holiday baking with these irresistible Candy Cane Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Packed with rich, melty semi-sweet chocolate chunks and accented by the refreshing crunch of crushed candy canes, these cookies are the perfect balance of indulgence and holiday cheer. The buttery, soft-baked dough is infused with vanilla and a hint of brown sugar sweetness, creating an ultra-cozy treat that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your cookie swap or impress guests at your Christmas party, these crowd-pleasers pair beautifully with a glass of milk or a steaming mug of hot cocoa. Perfectly festive and utterly delicious, these cookies will make your home smell like the holidays!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chunks and crushed candy canes using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded mounds of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Candy Cane Chocolate Chunk Cookies with a glass of milk or hot cocoa and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.8 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.6 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2681 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1022.2 g | 372% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 747.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 1782 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
