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Chewy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

A stack of three fudgy chocolate peppermint cookies topped with crushed candy canes.
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Make soft, fudgy double chocolate peppermint cookies perfect for holiday baking. These easy Christmas cookies feature rich cocoa and crushed peppermint candy.

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 1/2 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 peppermint baking chips (or chopped Andes mints)
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (for mixing in)
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate melting wafers (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips, peppermint baking chips, and the 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately press a few extra crushed candy canes onto the tops of the warm cookies.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. If using, melt the white chocolate wafers according to package directions and drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For extra fudgy cookies, slightly underbake them by about one minute.
  • Use good quality cocoa powder for the deepest chocolate flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • These are excellent for cookie exchanges and holiday platters.

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