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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy; Additional crushed peppermint candy, optional

If anything can get you in the Christmas spirit, these minty chocolate chip cookies can. A sprinkle of peppermint candy adds an extra-festive touch. They're excellent for dunking. —Delia True, Forest Ranch, California

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
Additional crushed peppermint candy, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and crushed candy.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with additional candy if desired.
Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until cookies spring back when lightly touched. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 111 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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