Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies, the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. These cookies combine the refreshing flavor of peppermint with rich chocolate chips, delivering a delightful crunch from crushed candy canes in every bite. With their warm, inviting aroma and soft, chewy texture, they are ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to prepare the dough in advance and freeze it, ensuring you always have fresh cookies on hand when the craving strikes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (cool room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, and sea salt; stir until almost combined. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop the dough into balls and chill in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake cookies for 9-10 minutes.
- Press extra candy cane pieces on top before cooling completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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