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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Delight in these rich chocolate cookies infused with refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday treats or any time you crave a festive dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
  2. Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips and peppermint candies.
  3. Drop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Cool cookies on wire rack before serving.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on the baking sheet.