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Close up of dark chocolate cookies topped with red and white crushed peppermint candy canes on a wire rack.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and peppermint extract, beating until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate medium bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (approximately 1 inch in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately press crushed peppermint candy pieces into the tops of the warm cookies.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.