Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cookies with Festive Candy Canes
These festive chocolate chip cookies with candy canes bring holiday cheer to every bite!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- - Spoon
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Opt for unbleached for better texture.
- 1 cup Salted Butter Ensure it's softened but not melted.
- 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Can be swapped with dark brown sugar.
- 1/4 cup White Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a less processed option.
- 2 large Egg Yolks One whole egg can be used as a substitute.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used for a richer taste.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla yields the best results.
For the Festive Add-Ins
- 1 cup Crushed Candy Canes Choose any standard peppermint variety.
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Candy Canes: Crush the candy canes into 1/4-inch pieces, dividing them into two portions.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Mix softened butter with both brown and white sugars until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add vanilla extract and egg yolks into the creamed mixture, blending until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt into the mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold half of the crushed candy canes and chocolate chips into the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Use a tablespoon to drop rounded scoops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Add Candy Cane Topping: Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes on top after removing from the oven.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, you can drizzle melted chocolate on top of the cookies.