Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Scrumptious. These delightful treats combine rich chocolate and cool peppermint for a chewy, decadent experience that warms the heart. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, each cookie is a sweet hug on a chilly day. With their inviting aroma and blissful taste, these cookies are sure to become a cherished family tradition.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
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.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and peppermint extract until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 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: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg