Description
Delightful Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Creaming together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the dry ingredients gradually into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Shape dough into rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes or until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cooling on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not overmix the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg