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three peppermint chocolate chip cookies on a white plate
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Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These peppermint chocolate chip cookies are rich, delicious, and full of chocolate and peppermint flavors. They're perfect for the holidays.
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 171kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla and egg and beat to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.
  • Fold in the dark chocolate chips and peppermint candy.
  • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the dough and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving around one inch between each cookie for spreading.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to brown.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg