Description
Celebrate the season with these irresistible Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies! This easy recipe blends classic cookie flavor with a refreshing peppermint crunch—perfect for cozy winter nights, holiday parties, or creative food gifts. Whether you’re searching for quick dessert ideas, festive food inspiration, or a new twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies, this one hits the sweet spot.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
0.75 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 8–10 candy canes)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips and 0.5 cup of crushed peppermint candies.
5. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
6. Lightly press each dough ball and top with remaining peppermint.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
8. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Use peppermint extract (only 1/4 tsp) for added flavor if desired, but don’t overdo it.
For a deeper flavor and less sweetness, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
To keep cookies soft for days, store with a slice of bread in the container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg