Description
These rich, fudgy chocolate peppermint cookies are everything cozy season dreams are made of. With a double hit of chocolate and a cool peppermint crunch, they’re festive, chewy, and perfect for cookie swaps, dessert trays, or pairing with a cup of cocoa by the fire.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp peppermint extract
½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract until combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on baking sheet.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cool Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 / Cookie
- Sugar: 11g / Cookie
- Fat: 7g / Cookie
- Carbohydrates: 16g / Cookie
- Protein: 1g / Cookie