Description
These Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for the holiday season. With dark chocolate chunks, melty chips, and a sprinkle of peppermint on top, they’re both festive and indulgent — ideal for gift trays or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dark chocolate chunks
3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
3. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
6. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls.
7. Press crushed peppermint candies on top of each ball.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes.
9. Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for the best creamy texture.
For clean edges, slightly flatten dough balls before baking.
Store cookies with a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, chocolate peppermint, Christmas dessert