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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
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These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies offer a perfect harmony of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a tender, chewy cookie. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, they bake quickly and can be customized for various dietary preferences. Ideal for festive occasions or everyday indulgence, they strike the perfect balance of crisp edges and a soft center with bursts of melty chocolate and crunchy peppermint candies.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil/plant-based margarine for dairy-free)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chunks (use dairy-free if vegan)
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candies (finely crushed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Your Baking Sheets: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cookie removal and even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor-enhancing elements.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, aerating the mixture for tender cookies.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and peppermint extracts to provide moisture and infuse the mint aroma.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently to form a soft dough without overworking it.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Crushed Peppermint: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies, distributing them evenly for balance of flavors and textures.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Spoon rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them set perfectly.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming and fluffier dough.
  • Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
  • Start with less peppermint extract as it is potent; adjust to taste.
  • Crush peppermint candies finely to avoid hard chunks.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if possible to enhance flavor and reduce spreading.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor.

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