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Delicious peppermint chocolate chip cookies on a festive plate

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These festive peppermint chocolate chip cookies are a delightful blend of classic chocolate chip goodness with a refreshing hint of peppermint, perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a minty treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint extract
  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Crushed candy canes or more, to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cream together softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra minty flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to a simple powdered sugar glaze and drizzle it over the cooled cookies.