Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These soft chocolate peppermint cookies are an easy holiday twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. Crushed peppermint candies add festive color and flavor for Christmas baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 8-10 minutes
Yield: About 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Directions

1. Cream butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla together.
2. Add baking powder, baking soda, and flour.
3. Mix until dough forms.
4. Stir in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
5. Drop spoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
7. Cool before serving.

You can also substitute red and green candy-coated chocolates for a festive Christmas version.

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