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Ultimate Chewy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Three chewy peppermint chocolate chip cookies topped with white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes on a white plate.
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Bake these soft and chewy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of cool mint and rich chocolate, ideal for your holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes.
  6. Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes. This step helps achieve a chewy texture.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, press a few extra crushed candy cane pieces onto the tops of the dough balls.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. For maximum chewiness, slightly underbake.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest cookies, use slightly melted (but not hot) butter and ensure you chill the dough for the recommended time.
  • If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
  • For a double chocolate effect, substitute half of the semi-sweet chips with dark chocolate chips.

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