Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving a tender cookie. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract. The peppermint will add a refreshing zing to the chocolate. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie to allow for spreading. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. (12-15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking. (5 minutes)