Oliver’s Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 7.9 ounces (about 1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 1/2 ounces crushed hard peppermint candies or candy canes (optional)
• 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
• Parchment paper

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add egg; beat just until blended. Beat in flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2

Beat peppermint extract into cookie dough at medium speed. Stir in crushed peppermint candies and chocolate chips. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.