Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These festive peppermint chocolate cookies are a delightful treat with a rich cocoa flavor and bursts of minty sweetness from peppermint chips. Soft and chewy in the center with lightly crisp edges, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Topped with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp cocoa powder, dutch process
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Andes Peppermint Chips
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup candy canes, crushed for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugars for about two minutes, or until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Continue mixing on medium speed for another two minutes, until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until everything is well incorporated.(Tip: Be sure to measure the flour accurately to avoid overpacking, which can affect the texture of the cookies.)
- Fold in the peppermint chips and chocolate chips, mixing just until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough into 18 evenly sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on your preferred texture. For soft centers, aim for 10 minutes; for crisper edges, bake closer to 12 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about two minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
- If desired, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the cookies before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 241.03kcalCarbohydrates: 31.43gProtein: 2.28gFat: 12.68gSaturated Fat: 8.18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.48gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.88gTrans Fat: 0.31gCholesterol: 42.24mgSodium: 115.91mgPotassium: 80.47mgFiber: 1.42gSugar: 22.59gVitamin A: 267.7IUCalcium: 26.38mgIron: 1.43mg
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