Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delightful Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies, where rich dark chocolate meets the refreshing crunch of candy canes. These soft and chewy treats are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, making them an essential addition to your winter baking repertoire. Easy to prepare, they are sure to impress family and friends, becoming a cherished seasonal favorite. With just the right blend of minty and chocolaty goodness, each bite will transport you to a winter wonderland.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until almost combined. Fold in dark chocolate and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop dough into balls (2 tablespoons each) on a parchment-lined baking sheet; chill for at least 3–4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake cookies for about 9–10 minutes until slightly underbaked.
- Add extra toppings of candy cane pieces and chocolate chips before cooling on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg