Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Festive, chewy, and full of holiday cheer, these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the sweetness of chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint candy canes. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday parties, or cozy nights by the fire, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (204 g)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
5 candy canes, crushed finely (about 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and egg, mixing just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sea salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick.
- Stir in the white and dark chocolate chips, then fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes (up to 3 days).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 1 1/2-tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Use a round cookie cutter to shape the cookies into perfect circles while still warm.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps create thick, chewy cookies—don’t skip this step.
For a stronger mint flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract to the dough.
Use a mix of dark and white chocolate for contrast and richness.
Crush candy canes finely to avoid large melted spots during baking.
Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle more crushed peppermint on top for a festive finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
