Making Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies is simple when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies, if using.
7. Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

These steps will lead you to the most incredible Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies you’ve ever tasted!