Fudgy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Fudgy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₄ cup Crushed candy canes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these fudgy double chocolate peppermint cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

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.