Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set, but still soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For extra mint flavor, add a few drops of mint extract to your dough.
- These cookies can be decorated with melted chocolate drizzle after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg