Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint recipe for a festive treat
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped soft peppermint candy

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
267
Sugar
19g
Fat
14g
These Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint are the perfect festive treat for any holiday occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and peppermint swirl, they are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. These cookies are easy to make and great for baking with friends and family. They are crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, making for a perfect texture. Enjoy them with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of cocoa for the ultimate holiday experience.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
4.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6.Fold in the semisweet and bittersweet chocolate chips and chopped peppermint candy.
7.Use a cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8.Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown around the edges.
9.Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These cookies are perfect for the holidays with their festive peppermint flavor and double dose of chocolate.

They are easy to make and provide a great opportunity for baking with friends and family.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and fat and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They can be very rich with their double chocolate and peppermint flavors.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed in moderation as an occasional treat.
Peppermint has been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing nausea, and chocolate contains antioxidants that may have health benefits.

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