Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, a perfect blend of rich dark chocolate and refreshing peppermint. These chewy treats feature melty chocolate chips and a hint of mint, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or enjoying a cozy night at home, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a batch in no time. Customize them with crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 6 tbsps (30 g) cocoa powder, Dutch process
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1/2 cup (100 g) peppermint chips (Andes)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, peppermint extract, and vanilla bean paste; mix until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in peppermint chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
- Scoop dough into balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes depending on desired chewiness; let cool on sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg