Description
These Peppermint Brownie Cookies combine the rich texture of brownies with the fun of cookies, featuring a delightful minty flavor perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- For a fudgier texture, chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop, place dough on baking sheets and optionally top with more chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Dough can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg