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
Scale
1 cup butter
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
½ tsp peppermint extract
2¼ cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ cups chocolate chips
½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream butter and sugars.
Add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint.
Mix dry ingredients and combine.
Fold in chocolate chips and candy canes.
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