Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate chips and refreshing peppermint, these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate festive treat. Perfect for a quick holiday bake, these easy cookies come together in under an hour. Whether you need a cozy winter snack, something sweet for a cookie exchange, or just fresh baking ideas, this recipe brings joyful flavor and beautiful texture to every bite. Ideal for easy dessert ideas, holiday food gifts, or simple baking projects with kids.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.75 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
0.75 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint, reserving a few for topping.
6. Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes if time allows.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are golden but centers are soft.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is optional but helps control spreading and enhances flavor.
Use semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best balance with peppermint.
Add a few extra chips and peppermint pieces on top of each dough ball before baking for a bakery-style look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peppermint chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, winter snacks, cookie exchange, christmas treats