Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies
December 7, 2009 | Print | E-mail | Filed under chocolate, cookie
This weekend was a little crazy. We celebrated Christmas with my side of the family, so I had a LOT to get done before we arrived (unfortunately I still can’t post about the gifts until we celebrate Christmas with hubby’s side of the family, because the gifts are similar). On Sunday though, I found some time to bake up these cookies. They’re based on Dorie’s recipe for chocolate chip cookies, since her recipe is hands-down my favorite. I love the look of the candy canes sprinkled on top – so festive! Hope you enjoy them!
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 or 3 crushed candy canes
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
In a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth. Add in the sugars and beat for another two minutes, and then beat in the vanilla.
Add in the eggs one at a time.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and add in the dry ingredients gradually. Stir in the chocolate chunks and chips.
Spoon the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls on to the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle on the crushed candy canes.
Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are brown and the centers are golden. (Usually when I’m baking these they never look done to me, but they are – and if I don’t take them out they’ll turn completely brown!) Remove them from the oven and let them rest for one minute, then carefully remove them to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remainder of the dough.
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December 7th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Yum! I love a good chocolate chip cookie even more than most Christmas cookies. What a great way to make it festive for Christmas!
Karen.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:16 am
my daughter’s would love this cookie! i will be adding it to my list
December 7th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
These are ADORABLE…and especially cute tied with the ribbon!
December 7th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
beautiful cookies
December 7th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
wow those look great! I am going to make those for sure!! Out of curiosity, how many does your recipe yield? Thanks and happy holidays!
December 7th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Katie – Dorie’s recipe yields approximately 45 cookies. Enjoy!
December 7th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Great idea, I never thought of smashing these up and putting them in cookies. Very festive!
December 7th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Oooohh yum – love the look of these cookies!
December 8th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Thank you Tracy!
December 8th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
These look delish! We’re having a cookie swap next Friday at work, and I’ll be making these. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
December 8th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I love your snow! It’s so cute! Great recipe!
December 8th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
What a clever holiday twist to a classic cookie! Great idea.
Wow. How organized did you have to be to already celebrate Christmas with half of your family?! I’ve barely even started shopping or decorating! LOL
By the way, your blog looks so festive with that adorable header and all the snow. I love it!
December 8th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m just NOW finding your blog! I love it and I’m hooked. These cookies look wonderful and so Christmassy.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Yum! There is something very satisfying about smashing candy canes… It’s one of my favorite holiday stress relievers! Your cookies look so tasty! Love this one.
December 9th, 2009 at 12:09 am
OH Tracy so pretty! Love the crushed candy cane in these cookies and I can’t imagine they’d be anything short of wonderful!
December 13th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I just pulled these out of the oven and my husband is drooling over the smell…YUM!!
December 16th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Hello!
I´m going to use this recipe for Christmas presents, it´s a great idea
Can you help me in one thing, ¾ tsp baking soda how many grams are?
Love your Blog!
Thank You