It’s Time to Eat Peppermint Cookies: 12 Soft, Minty Cookies (No Chill)

When the air gets chilly and the lights go up, it’s time to eat peppermint cookies. These are soft, chewy, and loaded with cozy peppermint flavor—like a mug of hot cocoa in cookie form. You’ll get crisp edges, tender centers, and those little pops of peppermint that make every bite feel like the holidays.

This it’s time to eat peppermint cookies recipe is easy, no-fuss, and ready for cookie trays, parties, or “one more cookie” nights. I’m also including the exact fixes for dry cookies, flat cookies, and peppermint that’s too strong.

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Why you’ll love these peppermint cookies

Soft centers + crisp edges

We balance butter, brown sugar, and the right bake time so the cookies set on the edges but stay tender in the middle.

Mint flavor that tastes clean (not toothpaste)

Peppermint extract can be powerful. This recipe uses a measured amount and gives you easy ways to adjust.

They’re made for gifting

These cookies stack well, store well, and look festive with crushed candy cane or peppermint chips.

Ingredients for It’s Time to Eat Peppermint Cookies

Dry ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp fine salt
• 1 tsp cornstarch (keeps centers soft)
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional—see variation notes for chocolate peppermint)

Wet ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk (extra chewy)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp peppermint extract (start here—peppermint is strong)

Mix-ins

Choose one combo:

• 1 cup white chocolate chips + ½ cup crushed candy canes
  or
• 1 cup peppermint baking chips + ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make It’s Time to Eat Peppermint Cookies

Step 1: Preheat + prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
(If making chocolate peppermint, whisk cocoa powder in here too.)

Step 3: Cream butter + sugars

Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2 minutes until fluffy.

Step 4: Add eggs + extracts

Beat in egg and egg yolk, then vanilla and peppermint extract.

Step 5: Combine gently

Add dry ingredients and mix just until no flour streaks remain. Don’t overmix.

Step 6: Fold in mix-ins

Fold in chips and crushed candy cane pieces (if using).

Step 7: Scoop + bake

• Scoop 1 ½ tbsp portions (medium cookie scoop)
• Bake 9–11 minutes until edges look set but centers still look slightly soft

Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a rack.

That’s it—it’s time to eat peppermint cookies.

How to get perfect peppermint flavor every time

Peppermint extract is strong

Start with ½ tsp. If you want more “mint,” add ¼ tsp more next batch.

Candy cane crunch tip

Crushed candy cane can melt into sticky spots if you add too much. Keep it around ½ cup and press a few pieces on top after scooping instead of mixing all of it into the dough.

Cookie tray tips (so they stay pretty)

Keep them festive

Top each dough ball with:

• 3–4 white chocolate chips
• a pinch of crushed candy cane

Keep them clean

Candy cane dust can bleed color if stored with moist cookies. Let cookies cool fully before packing.

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FAQ: It’s Time to Eat Peppermint Cookies

What is Snoop Dogg’s cookie recipe?

Snoop Dogg shared a cookie recipe called “Rolls Royce Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies” from his cookbook From Crook to Cook. Good Morning America published the recipe and described it as peanut butter + chocolate chip cookies from the book.

What is a Maryland cookie?

“Maryland cookie” can mean two different things depending on where you are:

• In the UK, Maryland Cookies are a well-known British biscuit/cookie brand.
• In the U.S. (especially Maryland), many people think of Berger Cookies, a Baltimore classic known for thick chocolate frosting.

How many calories are in a peppermint cookie?

It depends on size and ingredients. One nutrition listing reports peppermint cookie ~467 calories per 100g.
For a typical homemade cookie weighing 25–35g, that’s roughly 115–165 calories per cookie (a practical estimate based on the per-100g number).

Which cookies are healthy to eat?

No cookie is “magic healthy,” but you can make smarter choices:

• Smaller portion cookies (mini cookies)
• Cookies with oats, nuts, or seeds for more fiber and satiety
• Lower-sugar options (still a treat, just lighter)
• Homemade cookies where you control ingredients and portion size
  For credible nutrition lookups, Nutrition.gov points to USDA FoodData Central as a reliable way to check food nutrition info.

Troubleshooting: common peppermint cookie problems

My cookies spread too much

Fix:

• Make sure butter is softened, not melted
• Add 2 tbsp flour to the dough
• Chill dough 20 minutes if your kitchen is warm

My cookies are dry

Fix:

• Bake 1–2 minutes less (peppermint cookies are best slightly underbaked)
• Don’t pack flour into the measuring cup (spoon and level)

Peppermint flavor is too strong

Fix:

• Reduce peppermint extract next time (even ¼ tsp matters)
• Use more vanilla + candy cane pieces instead of more extract

Variations (pick your favorite)

Chocolate peppermint cookies

Add ½ cup cocoa powder (and reduce flour by ½ cup).
Use semi-sweet chips + crushed candy cane.

Peppermint white chocolate cookies

Skip cocoa. Use white chips + peppermint chips.

Peppermint mocha cookies

Add 1 tsp instant espresso powder to dry ingredients for a deeper chocolate flavor.

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Storage and make-ahead

Store

• Room temp, airtight: up to 5 days
• Fridge: up to 7 days (bring to room temp before serving)

Freeze

• Freeze baked cookies: up to 2 months
• Freeze dough balls: up to 2 months (bake from frozen + add 1–2 minutes)

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Conclusion

If you’re in the mood for cozy, minty, holiday-style baking, it’s time to eat peppermint cookies. Keep the peppermint measured, bake until the centers are just set, and finish with a little candy cane sparkle for that festive look.

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Tasty Recipe Card (Copy/Paste)

Recipe: It’s Time to Eat Peppermint Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 9–11 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American holiday

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