Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cookies

Peppermint has been used for centuries to aid digestion and freshen breath. It adds a refreshing twist to these chocolate cookies!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press a few crushed peppermint candies onto the top of each cookie.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Enjoy these delicious Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.