Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies — Festive Christmas Cookies Delight

A Sweet Holiday Treat

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are perfect for festive celebrations. Rich cocoa dough meets bold peppermint crunch in every chewy bite. These cookies are ideal for holiday cookie swaps, dessert tables, or cozy nights at home.

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies — Festive Christmas Cookies Delight

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• Author: By Cora
• Total Time: 29 minutes
• Yield: 18 cookies 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies combine rich cocoa dough with chocolate and peppermint chips for a festive holiday treat.

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Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large egg yolks

1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1 tsp peppermint extract

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup peppermint chips

1/2 cup crushed candy canes

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Instructions

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2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

4. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and peppermint extract; mix until smooth.

5. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

6. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.

7. Fold in chocolate chips, peppermint chips, and crushed candy canes.

8. Chill dough for 30 minutes.

9. Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet.

10. Bake 10–12 minutes until set but soft in center.

11. Cool on wire rack.

Notes

 

Chill dough for easier handling.

Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor.

Sprinkle extra candy canes for festive look.

Store in airtight container to maintain freshness.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: double chocolate cookies, peppermint cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The combination of chocolate and peppermint creates a flavor explosion. Soft, chewy cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and peppermint chips. Crushed candy canes add a refreshing crunch. Easy to make, visually appealing, and full of flavor—perfect for Christmas baking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup peppermint chips
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in egg yolks, vanilla, and peppermint extract until smooth.
4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips, peppermint chips, and crushed candy canes.
7. Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
8. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Bake 10–12 minutes, until cookies are set but still soft in the center.
10. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Chilling the dough ensures thicker cookies.
• Use high-quality cocoa for deep chocolate flavor.
• Sprinkle extra crushed candy canes on top before baking for a festive look.
• Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.