Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Chewy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies! These rich, chocolatey treats are infused with refreshing peppermint and topped with vibrant candy cane bits. With their irresistibly chewy texture and decadent flavor, each bite is a journey into cookie bliss that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine this mixture with the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional crushed candy canes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg