Description
Rich, festive, and irresistibly chewy, these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the ultimate Christmas treat with deep cocoa flavor, cool peppermint, and melty chocolate chips.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
6 tbsp (30 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
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
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
1/2 cup (100 g) Andes peppermint chips
1/4 cup (50 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg yolks, peppermint extract, and vanilla, then beat until pale and creamy.
4. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
5. Fold in peppermint chips and chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
6. Form 18 dough balls and place them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers stay soft.
8. Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Top with crushed candy canes while warm, if desired. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Measure flour correctly by spooning into the cup and leveling off, or use a scale.
Cream butter and sugars thoroughly for a light texture.
Use a round cookie cutter to shape cookies while warm for a uniform look.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen before baking.
To make double chocolate cookies, omit peppermint extract and chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg