Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
These Peppermint Chocolate Cookies are a festive treat, perfect for the holidays! They're chewy, minty, and chocolatey – a delicious combination.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, then vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.