Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Classic chocolate chip cookies refreshed with peppermint and crushed candy canes for a cool, festive finish.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

→ Mix-ins

10 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, plus extra for garnish if desired

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
06 - Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - If desired, sprinkle additional crushed peppermint on top of each dough ball.
09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nobody expects the burst of cool peppermint in a classic favorite: it&aposs a conversation starter every time.
  • The cookies look and smell fantastic on a platter: if you&apove ever wanted to impress a crowd with minimal fuss, this is the one.
02 -
  • The first time I whipped up a batch, I went heavy on the peppermint extract—it dominated everything, so now I measure with care.
  • Letting the cookies finish setting on the pan creates a luxuriously chewy middle you won&apost get if you move them off too soon.
03 -
  • Don&apost store cookies with extra crushed candy in an airtight container—the candy can get sticky, so use parchment to layer them.
  • If you&apove got leftovers, pop a cookie in the microwave for 10 seconds for homemade ‘cookie shop’ vibes.

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