Peppermint Cookie Delight
Indulge in the festive flavors of peppermint cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with refreshing minty goodness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat anytime, these cookies combine the delightful taste of chocolate with cool peppermint, making them irresistible to all. Join the fun of baking these simple delights and create lasting memories with friends and family!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by peppermint extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; centers should remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg