Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, balanced perfectly with a refreshing mint twist—perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center. Transfer to cooling racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg