Description
Best Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies are a festive treat that perfectly blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with a refreshing peppermint twist. These cookies boast a soft, velvety center surrounded by a buttery cookie exterior, making them an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With delightful flavors and an irresistible aroma, these cookies will leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg