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Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Delicious cookies combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday baking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and two-thirds of the crushed peppermint candies.
  6. Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set.
  8. While warm, top with remaining crushed peppermint.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 11g

Notes

These cookies are perfect for storage in an airtight container and can be customized with different chocolates or nuts.

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