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Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Delicious Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies for the Holidays

Delight everyone with Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, an easy and festive treat perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can use margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavors.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 0.75 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Creates chocolatey flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Chocolate and Mint
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks Use dark or white chocolate for variations.
  • 0.5 cup Crushed Candy Canes Can substitute with peppermint extract.
For Topping
  • 0.5 cup Reserved Crushed Candy Canes Sprinkle on top after baking.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chunks and crushed candy canes.
  6. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are slightly underdone.
  8. Immediately sprinkle the reserved crushed candy canes on top of the cookies after removing them from the oven.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

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