Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich dark chocolate and refreshing peppermint with these Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a sweet treat any time of year, these cookies feature chewy centers filled with melty chocolate chips. The festive twist of peppermint elevates the flavor profile, making every bite a memorable experience. Whether shared with friends or enjoyed solo, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsps (30 g) cocoa powder, Dutch process
- 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, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1/2 cup (100 g) peppermint chips (Andes)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp crushed candy canes (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolks, peppermint extract, and vanilla bean paste until well combined.
- Gradually add in all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in peppermint chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough into 18 balls and place on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; shorter time for chewy cookies and longer for crispier edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg