Description
Juicy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, perfectly blending rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint. Each cookie boasts a soft, chewy center with a slight crispness at the edges, making them irresistible. The aroma of baking cookies fills your kitchen with a delightful peppermint scent, evoking cozy holiday memories. Whether enjoyed during celebrations or as a sweet indulgence any time of year, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in peppermint extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg