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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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Deliciously soft and chewy cookies combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 5 candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until very soft.
  3. Add the granulated and brown sugars, whisk until fully combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth.
  5. Mix in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
  6. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
  7. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  8. Mix in the chocolate chips and refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes.
  9. Crush the candy canes in a ziplock bag while the dough chills.
  10. Using a scoop, form the dough into balls and place on lined baking sheets.
  11. Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes until the edges are firm.
  12. Allow the cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra festive touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with white chocolate.

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