Description
Experience the joy of Tasty Double Chocolate Peppermint cookies, where rich chocolate meets refreshing peppermint. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these delightful treats are soft, chewy, and topped with festive crushed candy canes. Indulge in their irresistible aroma and treat your loved ones to a magical bite that combines warmth and cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently; reserve some for topping.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto prepared sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg