Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies for Holiday Baking Recipe

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive holiday treat bursting with peppermint flavor and loaded with chocolate chips. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for any Christmas celebration, bringing joy to cookie exchanges and family gatherings.✨

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

 1 cup granulated sugar

 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

 2 large eggs

 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional for extra mint flavor)

 3 cups all-purpose flour

 1 teaspoon baking soda

 1/2 teaspoon salt

⭐ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

f 1 cup white chocolate chips

 1 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, divided

f Extra chocolate chips and candy canes for topping (optional)