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Double Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

Double chocolate chip peppermint cookies are packed with candy cane bits and chocolate chips. They are the perfect Christmas cookie!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 mini candy canes or three regular sized candy canes, crushed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso and salt.  Set aside.
  3. In the bowl with a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), combine the butter and sugar.  Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg and peppermint extract. Beat until combined, 1 minute. Scraping down the side of the bowl as needed.
  4. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture and stir until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball.  Slightly flatten the ball and press the top of the dough into crushed candy cane bits. Repeat with remaining dough and place on prepared cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
  6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are firm and the center is still soft.  Let cool on the cookie sheets 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 51mg (2%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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