Mix some holiday cheer into good, old-fashioned chocolate chip cookies.
6 to 8 candy canes
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 ¼ cups flour
8 oz chocolate chips
Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a plastic bag, crush the candy canes with a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or wooden spoon until you have ⅔ cup. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the baking powder, salt, eggs, and vanilla and mix well. Slowly mix in the flour.
Gently fold in the crushed candy canes and chocolate chips.
Drop the dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball a little with your palm, then freeze the dough for about 2 minutes so the candy doesn't melt.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges just barely start to turn golden.