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Double chocolate peppermint cookies with crushed candy canes on top, plated for a festive Christmas dessert

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These rich, chewy double chocolate peppermint cookies combine cocoa, chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes for the ultimate festive holiday treat. Crisp edges, fudgy centers, and a refreshing peppermint crunch make them a December must-bake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 cookie
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or wooden spoon
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips (if using), and crushed peppermint candies.
  6. Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker cookies, or skip this step if in a hurry.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, removing when the centers still look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Optionally press extra chocolate chips or peppermint bits on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 4gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 355IUCalcium: 41mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Chill the dough for thicker, chewier cookies. Press extra chocolate chips or peppermint pieces on top before baking for a bakery-style finish. These cookies freeze beautifully either as dough balls or fully baked.

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