Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies feature a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, making them a seasonal favorite. With a soft and chewy texture, every bite bursts with flavor from dark chocolate chips and crunchy candy cane pieces. Easy to make, even novice bakers can whip up these treats in no time. Plus, you can prepare the dough ahead of time and freeze it for whenever your sweet tooth strikes. Enjoy these minty delights as is or pair them with hot cocoa for a warm winter treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (cool room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (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 bar or chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 cup candy canes (crushed in small pieces, plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Cream together 12 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, along with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, mixing until almost combined.
- Fold in 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips and 1/4 cup crushed candy canes until just mixed.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for at least 3-4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake chilled cookies for 9-10 minutes or until pale but set.
- Cool on a wire rack before enjoying!
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