Description
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly balance rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. Each soft, chewy cookie bursts with flavor, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire. With their stunning presentation and delectable taste, these cookies will surely impress everyone at your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugars until fluffy (about three minutes). Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 10 minutes until set but still soft in the center. Let cool for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg