Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe
Soft and fudgy double chocolate peppermint cookies made with rich cocoa powder, melty chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies. A festive holiday cookie with crisp edges and gooey centers.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- 6. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
- 7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- 8. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- 9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake for fudgy centers.
- Add 1/4 tsp peppermint extract for extra mint flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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