We love the combination in these chocolate peppermint cookies and our favorite Peppermint Brownies and Peppermint Chocolate Truffles.
Chocolate + Peppermint for the win!
Double chocolate peppermint cookies are packed with a favorite flavor combination. The peppermint flavor is infused into the cookie and then in the added texture topping, which makes them incredible. Why we love them:
Easy. They are quick, easy, and a holiday favorite, ready in under 20 minutes! Flavorful. Fall in love with the chewy chocolate flavor with a hint of peppermint. Perfect to share. Make plates of goodies to share with friends and neighbors. Make ahead of time. Cookie dough is perfect for freezing and pulling out when company comes as well!
We love to whip up cookie recipes during the holiday season – especially Christmas.
Ingredients
unsalted butter- use softened butter. It should still be cool to the touch and give a little resistance when pressed. If you are worried the butter or dough got too warm, simply chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. granulated sugar eggs peppermint extract vanilla extract all-purpose flour – spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level off the top. In general, 1 cup of flour weighs about 120 grams. unsweetened cocoa powder – Because this recipe utilizes baking soda, I recommend using unsweetened natural cocoa powder as opposed to Dutch processed cocoa powder which is best when a recipe also calls for baking powder. baking soda salt chocolate chips – semi-sweet, milk, or both crushed candy canes – peppermint puffs, or peppermint crunch baking chips
Quick Holiday Cookies
Storage Info
Store cookie dough. Store chocolate peppermint cookie dough covered in the fridge for 1-2 days before baking. Freeze cookie dough for up to 3 months.
Cookie dough balls: Place cookie dough balls together on a baking sheet and freeze. Once solid transfer them to a freezer Ziploc. Bake them directly from the freezer just add 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
Store baked cookies. Cool on the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze them for 1-2 months. Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
