Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies combining refreshing peppermint and rich chocolate, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peppermint chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- to taste Crushed peppermint candies for topping (optional) Add before baking if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the peppermint chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- If desired, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of each cookie before baking.
Baking
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the center remains soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with milk or hot cocoa. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.