Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Chewy peppermint-infused chocolate chip cookies with crushed candies; quick 25-minute prep, yields about 24.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
→ Mix-ins
10 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
→ Garnish (optional)
12 - Extra crushed peppermint candies for topping
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined with no visible flour streaks.
06 - Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - If desired, sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candies over dough portions for garnish.
09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These cookies overflow with bright peppermint flavor that makes every bite feel like a little holiday secret.
- The chewy centers and crisp edges are what made them an instant hit in my family—not a single one lasted past dessert.
02 -
- Peppermint candies can burn if baked too long; just a touch of gold is all you need.
- I once forgot to let the cookies cool fully before moving them and learned that they fall apart if handled hot—be patient!
03 -
- If you want uniform cookies, roll the dough balls between damp hands for neat rounds.
- Garnishing with a few chocolate chips on top before baking makes them extra tempting and bakery-beautiful.