Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Indulge in the seasonal flavors of mint and chocolate with these chewy chocolate peppermint cookies, drizzled with silky chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add peppermint extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Once cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.