Description
Delicious and festive cookies combining rich brownie texture with refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- If desired, chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until the cookies look slightly underbaked in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peppermint cookies, brownie cookies, holiday baking, dessert recipes