Description
Luscious Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are a festive treat that combines rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in every bite. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are studded with crushed candy canes, adding a delightful crunch and a pop of color to your holiday dessert table. Whether you’re baking for a cozy night in or preparing gifts for friends and family, this recipe will create cherished memories and delicious flavors that evoke the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Fold in half of the crushed candy canes into the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Top warm cookies with remaining crushed candy canes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg