- Unsalted butter (6 ounces or 170 grams, softened)
- Granulated sugar (3/4 cup or 150 grams)
- Brown sugar (3/4 cup or 125 grams, packed)
- Eggs (2 large eggs)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for enhanced flavor)
- Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup or 8 ounces, mini or regular size preferred)
- Peppermint extract (1/2 teaspoon, for a minty twist)
- Optional: Almond extract (1/4 teaspoon) - to complement the peppermint flavor
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### Delicious Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
#### Ingredients:
- 2 and 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) white sugar
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp pure peppermint extract
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
#### Instructions:
**Step 1: Preheat Your Oven and Prepare the Dough**
1. **Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).** Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, **mix together flour, baking soda, and salt** for later use.
#### Step 2: Cream Together Butter and Sugars
1. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the **softened butter**, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Beat in the egg, then stir in the peppermint extract to ensure it's evenly distributed.
#### Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients with Wet Mixture
1. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) into the wet mixture while continuously beating on low speed. Mix just until combined.
2. Fold in **the chocolate chips** carefully, making sure not to overmix as this can make the cookies tough.
#### Step 4: Chill and Shape Cookie Dough
1. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours. This helps keep the cookies from spreading too much.
2. Once chilled, preheat your oven again if necessary (to 350°F/175°C).
#### Step 5: Bake Your Cookies
1. **Using a tablespoon** or cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
#### Step 6: Cool and Enjoy!
1. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
### Tips and Variations:
- **For extra flavor:** Add a pinch of crushed peppermint candy or a few drops of food coloring (green) to your dough.
- **Keep it fresh:** Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them individually on baking sheets until solid and then transfer to freezer bags.
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Enjoy your delicious peppermint chocolate chip cookies! These treats are perfect for the holiday season or any time you need a sweet treat.