Description
Rich, fudgy double chocolate cookies infused with refreshing peppermint flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a separate bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- 4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
- 5. Stir in the dry ingredients until combined.
- 6. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- 7. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- 8. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set.
- 9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra peppermint flavor, sprinkle additional crushed candies on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate, peppermint, holiday