Description
Festive, chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chips and crunchy peppermint candy cane bits. Soft centers, crisp edges, and colorful candy toppings make these cookies delightful and visually appealing.
Ingredients
10 tbsp salted butter
¾ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large egg yolks
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp kosher salt
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup crushed candy canes, divided
Instructions
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Preheat oven: Set to 325°F (163°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Soften butter: Microwave butter in a bowl for 20–30 seconds until soft but not melted.
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Mix wet ingredients: Stir in brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and egg yolks and mix thoroughly.
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Combine dry ingredients: Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough comes together.
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Add mix‑ins: Fold in half of the chocolate chips and half of the crushed candy canes; reserve the rest for topping.
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Shape cookies: Scoop 1½‑inch portions of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press a few extra chocolate chips onto tops and sides for a decorative look.
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Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
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Finish: Immediately sprinkle reserved crushed candy cane on top while cookies are warm. Let cool a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Butter should be softened, not melted, for perfect chew.
Crush candy canes coarsely for texture, not powder.
Chill dough 15 minutes if desired to reduce spreading.
Add toppings right after baking while cookies are warm.
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (1/24 recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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