Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly balances rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. These soft and chewy cookies feature luscious chocolate chunks and crunchy candy cane bits in every bite. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, they are simple to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg