Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tinted a jolly green, these peppermint chocolate chip cookies made with peppermint extract are a favorite treat around Christmastime.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 10 drops green food coloring
• 1 (12 ounce) bag dark chocolate chips
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3.25 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, egg yolk, green food coloring, and peppermint extract until smooth.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and kosher salt in a separate bowl. Mix into egg mixture until dough comes together. Fold in chocolate chips. Cover dough and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.