Description
Make soft and chewy peppermint chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges, perfect for the holidays. This recipe balances mint and chocolate flavor well.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets 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. Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven. Immediately press a few extra crushed peppermint pieces onto the tops of the warm cookies.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- If your dough spreads too much while baking, chill the remaining dough immediately.
- Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best flavor.
- If using candy canes, crush them inside a sealed plastic bag using a rolling pin.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 11 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 105
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25