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The Ultimate Chewy Double Chocolate Peppermint Chip Cookies

A stack of three rich, dark chocolate peppermint chocolate chip cookies with visible white and milk chocolate chunks.
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Make these irresistibly chewy peppermint chocolate chip cookies. The mix of cool peppermint and melty chocolate creates a festive treat perfect for holiday baking or any time you want a mint chocolate cookie.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ 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, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, which helps create a chewy texture.
  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 medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and the crushed candy canes.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops slightly with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. For the chewiest cookies, pull them out just before they look fully done.
  9. Immediately after removing from the oven, press a few extra crushed candy cane pieces onto the tops of the warm cookies.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best peppermint flavor, use a high-quality peppermint extract. A little goes a long way.
  • If you want a richer chocolate flavor, substitute some of the flour with cocoa powder for a double chocolate base.
  • To achieve the chewiest cookies, make sure your butter is softened but not melted, and do not overbake them.
  • Crush your candy canes by placing them in a zip-top bag and gently tapping them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan.

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