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Fudgy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

A stack of dark, fudgy chocolate peppermint cookies topped with white chocolate shavings on a white plate.
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Make chewy, rich chocolate peppermint cookies perfect for holiday baking. These festive treats combine deep cocoa flavor with a cool peppermint crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and the 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft for a fudgy texture.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately press a few extra crushed peppermint pieces onto the top of each warm cookie.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra rich flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
  • If your candy canes are very coarse, place them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin for a finer texture.
  • If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

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