Description
These festive cookies combine rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, making them the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup peppermint candy, crushed
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Additional peppermint sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar and beat until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy.
- Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate with additional peppermint if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg