Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Enjoy the holiday spirit with Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies! Rich chocolate cookie dough adorned with crushed peppermint creates a festive, irresistible treat. Perfect for spreading Christmas cheer one delicious bite at a time
Servings 12 Cookies
Calories 133kcal
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ⅓ cup 2% milk
- 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda.
- In another bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix the butter, granulated sugar and peppermint extract until creamy.
- Add dry ingredients and milk to wet ingredients alternately; mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop cookies with tablespoon sized cookie scoop and roll into a ball. Place cookie dough on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all dough has been portioned.
- Place cookie sheet with cookie dough balls in freezer for 30 minutes. Remove cookie dough from freezer and flatten dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until set.
- Remove cookies from oven and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 19g
