Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Best Festive Treat Recipe
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delicious peppermint chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are nicely golden.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For extra festive cookies, drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint cookies, chocolate chip cookies, festive treat