Easy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Everyone
These easy chocolate peppermint cookies are the perfect indulgent treats for everyone, combining rich chocolate flavor with refreshing peppermint.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peppermint chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
- Fold in the peppermint chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle the cookies with crushed candy canes before baking.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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