Description
Irresistible Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies for Christmas
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (milk + dark)
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Extra chocolate chips for topping
- Extra peppermint pieces
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and peppermint extract.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet, just until combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Scoop dough balls onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. Remove when edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Baking