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Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Decadent Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies for the Holidays

These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive treat that combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint—perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
  • 1/2 cup peppermint candies crushed or peppermint chips
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time and then add vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and peppermint.
  7. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results, and remember not to overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.

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