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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are loaded with semi-sweet, white, and dark chocolate plus crushed peppermint. They’re soft, chewy, and so easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate peppermint cookies
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Use a whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Add the white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and peppermint extracts to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add the cubed butter and 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Microwave on high in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and butter is fully melted and smooth.
  • Add the melted chocolate to the sugars and stir to combine.
  • Either use a hand mixer with this bowl or add the wet components to a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat on medium until fully combined and smooth.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well in between.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet and mix on medium-low until the flour has no more streaks.
  • Add the remaining semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips and mix on slow until just combined.
  • If the dough is dry, you can add one Tablespoon of milk at a time until the dough is smooth and shiny and not too chunky.
  • Use a cookie scoop to grab a spoonful of dough at a time, roll the dough in your hands to create a smooth ball, then place it on the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing each cookie ball approximately two inches apart.
  • Gently press a few dark chocolate morsels and a few white chips into the top of each cookie ball. You can add more after the cookies are baked as well.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges of the cookie are set.
  • Remove from the oven and press a few more chips into each cookie. Sprinkle a few pinches of peppermint crumbs over each cookie. Allow to cool for a few minutes before moving the cookies to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store chocolate peppermint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’re best enjoyed within 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg