Description
Delicious peppermint chocolate chip cookies perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg