Best 6 Peppermint Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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Peppermint chocolate cookies, a delightful combination of minty freshness and luscious chocolate, are a treat for the senses. With the holiday season approaching, these cookies make for an ideal festive dessert, adding a burst of flavor to any celebration. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect peppermint chocolate chip cookies. We'll explore variations of the recipe, providing tips and tricks to ensure success, and delve into the captivating history behind this timeless treat. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets of these delectable peppermint chocolate chip cookies.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP PEPPERMINT COOKIES



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A chocolaty chocolate chip cookie, with peppermint flavoring. This is for kids or adults (I'm a 10 year old.) They taste best when they're still hot.

Provided by GIBBONSS3

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Christmastime favorite.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 1h24m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
10 drops green food coloring
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (12 ounce) bag dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, egg yolk, green food coloring, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and kosher salt in a separate bowl. Mix into egg mixture until dough comes together. Fold in chocolate chips. Cover dough and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP PEPPERMINT COOKIES



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A "Christmasy" version of chocolate chip cookies. Use crushed candy canes or the round red and white peppermint hard candies. The shortening helps make them soft.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 23m

Yield 6 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening, at room temp
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup crushed candy cane, measure after crushing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Beat together the butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar.
  • Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extract.
  • Combine the baking soda, salt and flour in a small bowl. Gradually beat this mixture into the creamed mixture.
  • Beat well.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  • Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheets by tsps; keeping 2" apart.
  • Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes or until lightly golden brown around edges.

PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Make and share this Peppermint Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The12yroldchef

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 24-36 cookies, 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, soft
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons peppermint extract (if you don't like peppermint, add vanilla instead)
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 pinch salt
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375°F.
  • Add butter, oil, and sugar into 1 large bowl. Use electric mixer and mix untill fairly blended.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after adding each egg.
  • Next add peppermint extract, and blend (for this you don't need electric mixer) untill smooth.
  • Dump in the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and 1 1/2 cup of the flour (do not mix in one at a time). Mix together, once well combined, add the chocolate chips.
  • If the mixture is too goey add the other 1/2 cup of flour.
  • Spoon small spoon-fulls onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for about 10-15 minutes.

PEPPERMINT WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Christmas     Mint

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup peppermint candy cane, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix the butter and sugars in a bowl. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet. Mix in the chocolate and the peppermint candy cane. Place the dough onto a cookie sheet one table spoon at a time. Bake in a 350F preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH PEPPERMINT



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A variation on the classic chocolate chip recipe, these cookies have bittersweet chocolate chips and pieces of soft-cut peppermint candy added to them, as well as the traditional semi-sweet. They're quite chocolatey and quite decadent. The peppermint adds an interesting touch.

Provided by Stacy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     American Cookie Recipes

Time 31m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
½ cup coarsely chopped soft peppermint candy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, stir together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth. Stir in vanilla; then stir in eggs one at a time, stirring until the mixture is creamy and well incorporated. Gradually stir in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well between each addition. Stir in the semi-sweet chips, then the bittersweet chips. Mix in the peppermint candy, stirring until evenly distributed. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven; allow cookies to cool momentarily on the sheets before removing them to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 57.3 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and be overcooked on the outside but undercooked on the inside. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will take too long to bake and be dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to firm up.

Conclusion:

These peppermint chocolate chocolate chip cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and always a hit with friends and family. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and festive treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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