Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint with these Festive Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make sure your unsalted butter and eggs are at room temperature.
- Crush your candy canes in a sturdy freezer bag using a rolling pin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this bowl aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in your chosen chocolate chips or chunks using a spatula.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop the dough into balls and roll each ball in the crushed candy canes.
- Arrange the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg