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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, chocolate-packed, and perfect for any occasion. With a festive twist from optional peppermint candies, they come together quickly using simple pantry staples. Ideal for holiday baking, parties, or a cozy night in, these cookies deliver bakery-style flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Portion dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For softer cookies, bake 1 minute less; for crispier edges, bake 1 minute more. Swap peppermint candies for nuts, dried fruit, or extra chocolate chips. Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.