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Chewy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

A chewy, double chocolate cookie with mint in the batter and on top with a sprinkling of crushed candy cane. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or alongside a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter's night.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 (cookies)
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened // 1 stick equals 1/2 cup)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 tsp natural peppermint extract
  • 1 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (or whole-wheat pastry)
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 candy cane (finely crushed)
  • 1/3 cup dark, bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together for about 1-2 minutes. Add egg, peppermint extract and beat until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as you go to ensure even mixing.
  3. Add flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda and powder to a sifter and sift gradually over the wet ingredients mixing as you go. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add chocolate chips and stir in with a mixing spoon and then chill in the freezer for 10 minutes while the oven finishes heating.
  5. Form the dough into small balls (heaping 1 Tbsp) and place 1.5 inches apart on an ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Press the tops down and then top with a few more chocolate chips (to indicate what's inside).
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes - the edges should start to dry but the tops will still be slightly soft looking. Let set on the cookie sheet for a few minutes more but sprinkle crushed candy cane on immediately.
  7. Transfer to a cooling rack to rest until completely cooled. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for up to a few days or freeze for several weeks.

Notes

  • *Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookies Calories 210 (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2.3g (5%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Fiber 1.4g (6%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12(cookies)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookies
Calories 210 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2.3g 5%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.