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Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies -Holiday Cookie Recipe

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These Chocolate Chip peppermint Cookies turns a classic cookie into a festive holiday treat. Bet you won’t be able to east just one of these Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies! 

The holidays are right around the corner, which means one thing: peppermint season is here! If you’re looking for a festive and delicious cookie recipe to get into the spirit, look no further than these chocolate chip peppermint cookies. Not only are they super festive, but they’re also easy to make and taste amazing! So what are you waiting for? Whip up these delicious treats to celebrate the holiday season.

If you enjoy holiday cookie recipes you may also enjoy these Crispy Gingersnap Cookies.

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

These cookies were a big hit with my family. I love how festive and Christmasy they are, and the peppermint flavor is perfect for the season. If you are getting ready to attend a holiday party or hosting a cookie exchange this is a holiday cookie recipe that you want to make and share with your friend and loved ones.

Easy to Make – This is a super easy recipe to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends.

Chewy Chocolatey Goodness – You definitely get both when eating these cookies! The chocolate in the cookies makes them chewy and delicious, while the peppermint offsets it perfectly and brings in that signature Christmas flavor.

Holiday Party Food – These chocolate chip peppermint cookies are a great recipe to bring to any holiday party or cookie exchange because they’re super festive and delicious! Everyone loves guests with tasty treats.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • cookie sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • mixer
  • cookie scoop

INGREDIENTS

  • butter, unsalted
  • granulated sugar
  • brown sugar
  • large eggs
  • peppermint extract
  • self-rising flour
  • salt
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • peppermint candy canes, crushed

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.

Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and peppermint extract, mix well.

Whisk salt into flour in a separate bowl, and then add to butter mixture. Mix well and stir in chocolate chips.

With a small cookie scoop place dough on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle the top of cookies with peppermint candy (use your fingers to make the topping stick to the dough).

Bake for 10-13 minutes or until the cookies are light brown. Let cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

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SUBSTITUTIONS & ADDITIONS

  • You could add a drop or two of red food coloring to get that classic candy cane color.
  • If you’re not into chocolate chips, you could use white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or even dark chocolate chips to these cookies.
  • To these cookies to another level by dipping one side of the cookie into melted chocolate for added chocolate taste.
  • Out of peppermint extract? Vanilla extract can work in a pinch but will reduce some of the peppermint flavors.
  • Instead of candy canes add crushed Andes mints to your cookies for a delicious chocolate and mint combination.

HOW TO STORE

If you have any cookies left, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll keep for about 5 days.

You can also freeze these cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Just know that they will lose their crisp edges and become chewier once you thaw them out.

FAQS

How can I tell when these cookies are done?

The cookies are done when they are light brown in color and no longer look doughy in the center.

What can I do if my cookies turn out too gooey?

If your cookies turned out too gooey, return them to the oven for a few more minutes to finish baking them.

Can I freeze this cookie dough raw?

Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough raw, then bake the cookies from frozen. If you are baking from frozen just add 3 minutes to the baking time.

Can I double this recipe?

You can double this recipe if you’d like to make a bigger batch, but make sure that you bake these cookies in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan.

Will these cookies spread when baking?

Yes, these cookies will spread when baking. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you only place about 12 dough balls on each baking sheet.

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Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

Yield: 4 dozen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes

A classic cookie with chunks of chocolate chips and peppermint candies. This minty cookie is great for a cookie exchange.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 6 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and peppermint extract, mix well.

Whisk salt into flour in a separate bowl, and then add to butter mixture. Mix well and stir in chocolate chips.

With small cookie scoop place dough on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle top of cookies with peppermint candy (use your fingers to make the topping stick to the dough). Bake for 10-13 minutes or until cookies are light brown. Let cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 132Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 143mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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© Sandra Shaffer
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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  1. Joanne/WineLady Cooks

    Peppermint has been my favorite flavor this season. I love your recipe for he Chocolate Chip Peppermint cookies. I will have to add this to my cookie exchange list. Definitely a must make. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. Pinned/shared.

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