Description
These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of chocolate chips and crushed candy canes; a festive, easy Christmas treat for all ages.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter
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¾ cup sugar
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¾ cup brown sugar
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2 eggs
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2 tsp vanilla
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½ tsp peppermint extract
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2¼ cups flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1½ cups chocolate chips
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½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Cream butter and sugars.
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Add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint.
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Mix dry ingredients and combine.
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Fold in chocolate chips and candy canes.
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Bake 9–11 mins and cool.
Notes
Don’t overbake for chewy texture.
Use peppermint extract (not mint).
Add white chocolate for variety.
Store airtight up to 5 days or freeze 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Party Food
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 170 kcal