Description
Double chocolate peppermint cookies deliver pure holiday happiness straight from your kitchen to the cookie plate. Chocolate and peppermint mingle perfectly in these festive treats that sparkle with seasonal cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Binding
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Flavoring and Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding them one at a time. Blend thoroughly after each addition.
- Pour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract into the mixture. Stir until completely combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until the batter looks uniform and no flour streaks remain.
- Fold 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough. Ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Space each cookie about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. The edges should look set, and the centers should appear slightly soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheets for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to wire cooling racks. While still warm, sprinkle ½ cup crushed candy canes over the tops.
Notes
- Butter temperature matters, so let it soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
- Cocoa powder quality significantly impacts the chocolate flavor, so choose a rich, dark variety.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies tender and prevent them from becoming tough.
- For gluten-free options, swap wheat flour with a reliable gluten-free blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg