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Ultimate Chewy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies for Holiday Baking

Three freshly baked peppermint chocolate chip cookies topped with crushed candy canes on a white plate.
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Create the best homemade Christmas cookies with this recipe for soft and chewy peppermint chocolate chip cookies, featuring rich chocolate and cool mint flavor. This recipe delivers festive cookie baking results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies (candy canes)
  • ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a chewy texture.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Stir in the milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and the ½ cup of crushed peppermint candies.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent spreading and enhances chewiness.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  9. If desired, press a few extra crushed peppermint candies onto the top of each dough ball.
  10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown, but the centers still look slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest cookies, slightly underbake them; they will firm up as they cool.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

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