Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a festive delight that encapsulates the essence of the holiday season. With their soft, chewy texture and a perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends. Ideal for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat on chilly evenings, each bite offers a burst of flavor that transports you to cookie heaven. Whether you’re sharing them or indulging solo, these scrumptious cookies will fill your kitchen with warmth and joy.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy canes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat room-temperature butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; allow cooling on the pan briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg