Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies with peppermint and generous chocolate chips, perfect for holiday treats.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
→ Mix-ins
10 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, plus extra for garnish if desired
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - Using an electric mixer or sturdy whisk in a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and peppermint extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough and place onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Optionally, sprinkle additional crushed peppermint on top for decoration.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set but soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dough is delightfully simple to work with and the peppermint twist feels like a secret shortcut to festive cheer
- They pack all the decadence of chocolate chip cookies with a refreshing coolness that wakes up your tastebuds
02 -
- Once I baked too long & the peppermint turned sticky on top, so always pull them while still pale in the center
- Chilling the dough for even twenty minutes makes the flavors deeper and the cookies thicker
03 -
- Switch out half the chocolate chips for chopped white chocolate for a beautiful swirl and rich flavor
- Adding peppermint right after the vanilla stops it from tasting harsh or overpowering