Description
These festive cookies combine rich chocolate chips with the refreshing crunch of candy canes, creating the perfect holiday treat. Sweet, minty, and irresistibly chewy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Use white chocolate chips for a festive twist.
- Crush candy canes in a resealable bag with a rolling pin for less mess.
- These cookies are perfect for holiday gift boxes or cookie exchanges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g