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