Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
36 cookies
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
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Guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to your taste buds, Chocolate Cookies with peppermint topping are a festive addition to your Christmas Cookie trays!
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Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
For the topping
- 1 ½ cup Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one a time, mixing well after each adding. Add in vanilla extract and espresso powder.
- In a spearate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add in to the butter mixture, do not over beat.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, scoop dough and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Lightly press the cookie dough if it is still domed on top.
- Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt white chocolate according to package directions. Dip half of the cookie in the melted white chocolate, then in the peppermint candy. Place on parchment paper to set, about 15 minutes.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Store chocolate sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- You can freeze chocolate cookies, without the garnish of peppermint and white chocolate. Store in airtight freezer container for up to 30 days.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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