Description
Soft and chewy chocolate chunk cookies infused with peppermint flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chunks and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.