Peppermint Cookies
Delightfully rich chocolate cookies infused with refreshing peppermint, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour The base of your cookies.
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder For a rich chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and helps with texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens your cookies perfectly.
- ½ cup brown sugar Contributes to moisture and a deeper flavor.
- 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor.
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Packs a punch of minty goodness.
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips For that delicious chocolatey richness.
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies A festive and crunchy topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to streamline the baking process.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter-sugar mix and blend until fully combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop dough balls onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges look firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to a month.