Irresistibly Decadent Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies to Savor
Delight in these Decadent Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies, a perfect festive treat for the holidays.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheets
- cookie scoop
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 2 large Large Eggs
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies
Instructions
How to Make Decadent Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter along with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts, then beat in the large eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle additional crushed peppermint on warm cookies.
Notes
These cookies can be served with hot cocoa for a delightful holiday treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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