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Frosted Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Delightfully festive cookies filled with chocolate chunks and topped with creamy peppermint frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (for frosting)
  • Crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chunks and crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whip the softened butter for the frosting until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, beating until smooth.
  11. Spread frosting on cooled cookies and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavors and reduced spreading.

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