Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Christmas peppermint cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, each bite is a nostalgic treat that evokes holiday cheer. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends alike. Elevate your cookie game this holiday season!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and peppermint extracts; mix well.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg