Delicious and festive peppermint holiday cookies

These peppermint holiday cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy during the festive season. They are soft, chewy, and filled with the refreshing flavor of peppermint. With a hint of chocolate and candy cane pieces, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are lightly golden.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy these delicious peppermint holiday cookies!

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