Delightful Peppermint Cookies
Experience the magic of winter with these irresistible peppermint cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with minty flavor, each bite invites you into a cozy holiday atmosphere. Perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet treat any day, these cookies combine silky chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a delightful taste adventure. Simple to prepare and customizable, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
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; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg