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Chewy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Three chewy peppermint chocolate chip cookies topped with white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes on a white plate.
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Make soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies flavored with peppermint and loaded with chocolate chips and crushed candy canes for a festive holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest cookies, use slightly less flour than you think you need, and do not overbake.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent spreading.
  • Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best flavor.
  • Reserve a few extra crushed candy canes to press onto the tops of the cookies immediately after they come out of the oven for extra decoration.

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