Description
Enjoy the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in these irresistible cookies, perfect for cozy holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until fully combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Bake Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Add Toppings: Allow cookies to cool slightly before sprinkling crushed candy canes on top while still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie [25g]
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg