Description
Get ready for a festive treat! These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are perfect for the holidays. My family loves them, and they disappear fast! Great for cozy weekend baking. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter softened
¼ cup brown sugar packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
½ cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
¼ cup crushed peppermint candy about 3 candy canes or 15 peppermints
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
2. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Beat for 2 minutes until light and creamy.
4. Scrape the sides, then add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Beat for an additional minute.
5. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Then stir in the chocolate chips. The batter will be thick.
6. Use a large cookie scoop to portion into 3 tablespoon-sized balls.
7. Place cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet at least 2 inches apart and bake for 7-9 minutes until the top of the cookie has a dry appearance.
8. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle crushed peppermints over the cookies. You can also press in additional chocolate chips if desired.
9. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
Notes
Perfect Balance of Flavors: These cookies combine the richness of cocoa powder with the refreshing minty kick of peppermint, making them an ideal treat for the holiday season.
Cookie Texture: The dough is thick, so using a cookie scoop helps create uniform-sized cookies. This ensures each cookie bakes evenly and has the perfect chewy texture.
Peppermint Crunch: Sprinkling crushed peppermint candy on top of the cookies just after baking adds a delightful crunch and a burst of mint flavor, making each bite irresistible.
Storage Tips: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They also freeze well, so you can make them ahead of time for holiday celebrations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 12 cookies)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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