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Amazing 26-Minute Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Bake the ultimate chewy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies. These festive treats combine cool mint flavor with rich chocolate chips and a hint of crushed candy cane crunch, perfect for sharing during the holidays. You will achieve a soft center and slightly crisp edge.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 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 milk chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or 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. Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and the 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone for chewiness.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the tops with a few extra crushed peppermint pieces, if desired.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use a mix of dark and milk chocolate.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent spreading.
  • If you like a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 1/4 teaspoons.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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