Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, where rich chocolate meets refreshing mint in every chewy bite. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these cookies are simple to make and will fill your kitchen with a heavenly aroma. With melty chocolate chips and a hint of peppermint extract, each cookie offers a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re baking for friends or treating yourself, these cookies are sure to bring joy to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsps (30 g) cocoa powder, Dutch process
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1/2 cup (100 g) peppermint chips
- 1/4 cup (50 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, peppermint extract, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in peppermint chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; cool on sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg