Deep rich chocolate cookies are studded with peppermint chip in my Chocolate Peppermint Chip Cookies Recipe. They are perfect for the holidays and cookie swaps!
Have you ever noticed there are not many cookie recipes on Call Me PMc?
I’m super picky about cookies and I have only been completely over-the-moon with one cookie recipe. It’s my super secret Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. It’s my fallback, get rich cookie recipe, so I haven’t been compelled to share it yet.
I’m saving it for a ‘rainy day’ or when we need to make the mortgage payment or pay for college. (Of course, I’m being sarcastic, but it is good great!)
But, guess what?!
I love this Chocolate Peppermint Chip Cookie Recipe just as much.
And, I’m not keeping it a secret.
Chocolate Peppermint Chip Cookies
What makes a good cookie?
- I like oversized cookies because then you can say, “I just had one cookie”. Really, you don’t have to reveal it was the size of a plate!
- They have to be soft in the center.
- And crispy on the edges.
- And preferably warm.
So without further adieu, I give you my Chocolate Peppermint Chip Cookie Recipe
Using a large scoop, I had 26 cookies. If you make them small (regular size), you’ll have about 4 dozen. Use 2 cookie sheets. Allow the cookie sheet to cool off before placing the second batch of dough on them. Never place cookie dough on a hot sheet.
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Chocolate Peppermint Chip Cookie Recipe
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 1 and ¼ cup butter softened
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temp
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Andes peppermint crunch chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then beat again to combine.
- In another bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate this into the butter mixture.
- Use a wooden spoon or mixing spatula to stir in peppermint chips. The mixture will be THICK.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, set the oven to 350°F to let it preheat while the cookie dough chills.
- Using a medium-sized cookie scoop or regular-sized ice cream scoop, drop dough onto a cold greased cookie sheet, leaving at least an inch of space between the scoops. I used a regular-sized ice cream scoop for extra-large cookies.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 17 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the centers are still a little bit gooey.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Then, use a thin spatula to transfer them to a cooling rack to cool them completely.
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Keri says
Paula I made these just yesterday and although they taste delicious they did not turn our soft at all? Any suggestions? I am located in Nevada so not sure if altitude had anything to do with my problem?
sonaly says
PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE This is pure delight for your taste buds.
natashalh says
Yep, these look just as awesome as I imagined when I first saw the photo! Pinning!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I like your way of thinking, Paula 🙂 Make big cookies – tell people you only had one!! Haha. These sound delish – I love peppermint and chocolate this time of year! I can’t wait til you reveal your super secret recipe – it has to be great 🙂 Pinned and I will be sharing on FB – Thanks for linking up to Freedom Fridays 🙂
Paula says
I don’t know what’s gotten in to me, I used to hate to make cookies, now it’s all I’ve been wanting to make!!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Paula, these look incredible! It is hard to beat chocolate and peppermint together and I SO love a good chocolate chip recipe…..I’m going to have to stalk your site till you reveal your secret recipe! 😉
Paula says
lol, I know! I’m sure I’ll break down one day, but I haven’t given it to friends for years 🙂
marcie says
I love chocolate and peppermint so much, Paula, and these big cookies would really satisfy my cravings!
Paula says
Thank you, Marcie. I was really pleased with them. I don’t know if it’s good or bad, but they put me in the cookie making mood!
Heather @ French Press says
i love peppermint chocolate cookies especially around the holidays.your look SO good!
Paula says
Thanks so much, I was so happy with them.
Joan - My Cookie Clinic says
Hi Paula, I was surprised to see a cookie recipe and these are a great choice…perfect for the holiday season too. When the time comes, your boys will love these in their college goodie packages! Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Pinning these!
Paula says
I choke up every time I think about them going to college :/ — I think I only have 2 other ones. I did love making these cookies though.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Peppermint cookies are some of my favorite but adding chocolate alongside makes this just about perfect!
Paula says
Thank you!! And it all happened because I had that bag of peppermint chips leftover from another recipe!!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Those are exactly how I like my cookies, too…I’m super picky! Love how chocolatey these are and minty. (Also, love the size you made these cookies…and the pics are awesome, as always!) Pinned! (=
Paula says
Thanks for sharing!! Too bad we don’t live closer and can bake together!!
Cranberry Morning says
I don’t know of a better combination out there than chocolate and peppermint. They were made for each other, I’m sure!
Paula says
I agree, I really enjoy them. I think I’ll make some for my treat trays this time. Thanks for stopping by.
Kelly says
These cookies look incredible and so indulgent! I’m with you and think oversized warm and soft cookies are the best, and chocolate and peppermint are incredible together. I can see why these are one of your favorite cookies, I wish I had a few of these for breakfast now 🙂 Pinning and thanks so much for sharing this great recipe :)Hope you have a great week!
Paula says
Thanks for visiting and sharing, Kelly! Have a great week as well!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Paula, these cookies look SO fantastic and just like the perfect cookies you describe! I love these two flavors together for the holidays and I really love how easy this recipe sounds! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe – pinning and sharing! Hope you have a great Monday and it’s not too cold in your neck of the woods. It’s absolutely freezing here! 🙂
Paula says
Thanks Cindy, It’s colder than I prefer, but I’ll make it. It was 33 this morning when I ran.
Thanks for sharing, I’m addicted to these cookies, making another batch today with the boys.
I apologize about my site yesterday. It didn’t even occur to me to not ‘work’ on it when MM had just started! #duh