chocolate peppermint cookies

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

Rich Chocolate Peppermint Cookies with semi-sweet chocolate chips and cool peppermint flavor, all topped with crushed candy canes for extra flavor and texture. They are a cinch to make and look great on your holiday cookie trays. Double chocolate Peppermint Cookies with semisweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy for the ultimate chocolate peppermint lover. These scrumptious treats are perfect for your holiday party and Christmas cookie trays.

yield 30 cookie(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate peppermint cookies

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    Kosher salt
  • 1 c
    unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c
    light brown sugar
  • 2 lg
    eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp
    peppermint extract
  • 1 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2
    candy canes, finely crushed

How To Make chocolate peppermint cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • 2
    Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set it aside for a few minutes.
  • 3
    Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Add the peppermint extract and mix just until combined.
  • 4
    Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture scraping down the bowl and beater when needed. The cookie dough will be thick.
  • 5
    Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the chocolate chips. Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets with about 2 inches between the dough balls.
  • 6
    Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately top the cookies with the crushed candy canes. Gently press the tops down with the flat side of a spatula, so the crushed candy canes stick to the dough. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before moving them to wire racks to cool.

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