Description
Deliciously rich chocolate cookies infused with peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste or extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 3/4 cup Light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Candy canes
- 1 cup Peppermint chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg yolks and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peppermint extract, and peppermint chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set.
- While the cookies are baking, crush the candy canes.
- Remove cookies from the oven, let them cool slightly, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a softer cookie, take them out a little earlier. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American