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The combination of chocolate and peppermint is a timeless classic that evokes the warmth and joy of the holiday season. These flavors meld beautifully in the Chocolate Peppermint Delight Cookies, creating a treat that is as delicious as it is festive. Each bite offers a luxurious, velvety chocolate base accented by refreshing bursts of peppermint, making them irresistible to cookie lovers of all ages.
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Chocolate Peppermint Delight Cookies Recipe

These delightful cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with refreshing peppermint, making them a perfect treat for the holiday season.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, cookies, dessert, holiday, peppermint
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies evenly.
  • Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  • Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint candies before serving.

Notes

For a festive touch, dust with powdered sugar and add extra crushed peppermint candies on top.