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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
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These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies offer a perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and refreshing peppermint zest. Soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, they make an ideal festive treat for holiday celebrations or anytime indulgence. The blend of cocoa, crushed peppermint candies, and melty chocolate chips creates an irresistible cookie experience.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution for balanced flavor and texture in every cookie.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is key to achieving that perfect balance of chewiness and crisp edges.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugars, stirring just until combined. This adds moisture and binds all ingredients for the right cookie consistency.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to create a rich cookie dough. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the cookies tough.
  5. Fold in Peppermint Pieces and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold crushed peppermint candies and chocolate chips into the dough, spreading the festive flavors evenly throughout.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Scoop cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing cookies to allow for spreading. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and slightly crisp while centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps maintain the perfect texture and flavor balance.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming with sugars, producing lighter cookies.
  • Don’t overmix the dough; mix until just combined to avoid dense cookies.
  • Crush peppermint candies finely to prevent large chunks that can overpower the dough.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the fridge to enhance flavor and control spread.
  • Bake on parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

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