Description
These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine rich chocolate chips with crushed peppermint candies for the perfect festive bite. Chewy centers, crisp edges, and a refreshing minty crunch make them ideal for holiday trays, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights with hot cocoa.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well and scraping the sides of the bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in mini chocolate chips and most of the crushed peppermint, reserving some for topping.
6. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
7. Sprinkle with extra peppermint pieces.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want a puffier cookie with less spread.
For extra mint flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the dough.
Use coarsely crushed peppermint to maintain texture and prevent over-melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peppermint cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate chip peppermint