Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
• Additional crushed peppermint candy, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and crushed candy.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Sprinkle with additional candy if desired.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 9-10 minutes or until cookies spring back when lightly touched. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-peppermint-cookies/ (may not work)