Chewy and festive peppermint chocolate chip cookies made with crushed candy canes and rich chocolate chips for the perfect holiday treat.

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½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup sugar

⅓ cup light brown sugar

1 ½ tsp vanilla

1 large egg

1 ½ cups flour (204 g)

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp baking soda

¾ cup white chocolate chips

¾ cup dark chocolate chips

5 crushed candy canes

1. Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

2. Add vanilla and egg; mix until combined.

3. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.

4. Combine dry ingredients with wet.

5. Stir in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.

6. Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.

7. Preheat oven to 350°F.

8. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake 9–12 minutes.

9. Cool before serving.

For best texture, keep butter cool before mixing.

Crush candy canes finely to prevent spreading.

Chill dough before baking for thicker cookies.

Keywords: peppermint chocolate chip cookies, peppermint chip cookies, holiday chocolate cookies