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Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistible Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies for the Holidays

Make these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies for a festive treat that combines classic softness with the crunch of candy canes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure preferred
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
For the Chocolate and Candy
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chopped
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chopped
  • 1 cup Candy Canes Crushed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the candy canes in a ziplock bag and smash into chunks.
  3. Cream together the unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and then the vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and fine sea salt.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in the semi-sweet and white chocolate chunks along with the crushed candy canes.
  8. Scoop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until puffy and soft in the center with golden edges.
  10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For long-term storage, freeze the dough in mounds.

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