Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies
These irresistible Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, blending the rich, gooey decadence of semi-sweet chocolate chips with the refreshing crunch of crushed peppermint candies. Perfectly soft with lightly golden edges, these cookies are infused with a hint of peppermint extract for an extra festive flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re an easy yet impressive dessert for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights in. Whether enjoyed warm with a cup of cocoa or as a standalone indulgence, these cookies are guaranteed to bring sweet holiday cheer to any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your chocolate chip peppermint cookies with a warm beverage or as a holiday dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*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.
