Chewy Peppermint Chunk Cookies
Easy Chewy Peppermint Chunk Cookies recipe. This quick and simple dessert idea makes a great nut free sweet treat.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holidays, Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups peppermint chunks
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and corn syrup. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Fold in the peppermint chunks.
Place the cookie dough in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes,or until the edges are lightly brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.