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The Ultimate Chewy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies: Perfectly Soft with Crushed Candy Canes

Four freshly baked peppermint chocolate chip cookies loaded with white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes on a light plate.
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Create the ultimate chewy peppermint chocolate chip cookies that are perfectly soft with crisp edges. This recipe blends crushed candy canes with both milk and white chocolate chips for a festive holiday treat that is easy to make from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Stir in the milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and ½ cup of the crushed candy canes.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps achieve a chewier texture.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  9. Immediately after removing the cookies 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 extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies by one minute. They will firm up as they cool.
  • Use a mix of dark, milk, and white chocolate chips for the best flavor balance.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain softness.

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