Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually mix in granulated and powdered sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually combine with the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients. Overmixing can lead to toughness. Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg