Description
Bring a festive touch to your baking with these peppermint chocolate chip cookies! They’re the perfect balance of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, complete with a chewy center and crispy edges. Perfect for the holidays or any occasion, these cookies are a treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate bar (chopped) or chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender.
- Fold in Chocolate and Candy Canes: Gently fold in the chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitute candy canes with 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract if you don’t have crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American