Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies infused with peppermint extract and loaded with chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies for a festive crunch.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies by hand using a spatula.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American