Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with the rich flavor of dark chocolate and crunchy bits of candy cane, they are the ultimate holiday treat. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa, these cookies promise to bring joy to any occasion. Their refreshing peppermint twist adds a cheerful touch to the classic chocolate chip cookie, making them a new favorite for all ages. Easy to prepare and great for gifting, these cookies will surely make your holiday season sweeter.
- 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 bar or chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 cup candy canes (crushed into small pieces, plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into wet mixture.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and crushed candy canes until evenly mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; freeze for 3-4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C); bake frozen cookies for 9-10 minutes until slightly underbaked.
- Press additional candy canes on top; let cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg