Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfect for any holiday gathering! These cookies combine rich dark chocolate with crunchy candy canes, creating a magical blend of flavors that encapsulates the spirit of the season. With their soft and chewy texture, they’re ideal for sharing with family and friends or enjoying on cozy nights at home. Plus, this simple recipe allows you to whip up a batch quickly, filling your kitchen with warm, inviting aromas that make every day feel like a celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least three hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake frozen cookie dough balls for about 9–10 minutes until slightly underbaked.
- Decorate with extra candy cane pieces before cooling completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg