Description
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint. Each soft, chewy cookie is studded with melty chocolate chips, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a simple preparation process and accessible ingredients, these cookies promise to bring joy to your celebrations and become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix well.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg