Description
These Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the ultimate easy recipe for holiday dessert trays, chocolate cravings, or quick Christmas baking. With rich cocoa, gooey chocolate chips, and cool peppermint crunch, they make the perfect sweet treat. Whether you’re looking for festive food ideas, cozy winter snacks, or a crowd-pleasing gift, these soft-baked cookies deliver joy in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
2. Beat in the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of crushed peppermint candies.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto a baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 9–11 minutes until edges are set.
8. Immediately sprinkle extra crushed peppermint on top of warm cookies.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
Don’t overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center.
Sprinkle peppermint while cookies are warm so it sticks nicely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: double chocolate cookies, peppermint cookies, Christmas cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday treats