Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with these Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Each bite delivers a perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, evoking cozy memories of winter festivities.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg followed by vanilla and peppermint extracts until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg