Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious peppermint chocolate chip cookies that combine rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for a festive treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract Adjust to taste if stronger flavor is desired.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Measure correctly to avoid dense cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermint candy or sprinkles for decoration (optional) Add for festive presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition. Then, stir in the peppermint extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, sprinkle crushed peppermint or festive sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
Tip: Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking can help flavors meld and prevent spreading.