Description
Deliciously rich and chewy cookies infused with chocolate and peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in each egg one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate and vanilla for best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg