Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies blend delightful flavors of mint and chocolate, perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened butter for a creamy texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract Opt for pure peppermint extract for best flavor.
- 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies Optional topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter and sugars, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies, if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For best results, consider chilling your dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Experiment with different types of chocolate chips and consider adding nuts.