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Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Enjoy these festive cookies combining rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday treats or any time you crave a sweet, minty delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips and peppermint candies.
  4. Drop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Cool cookies on racks before serving.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on the baking sheet.