Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate-peppermint-cookies, chocolate-peppermint-cookies-recipe, christmas-peppermint-cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Cooling time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings servings (may vary)

Calories 184kcal

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Special dark or Dutch process
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 Tbsp peppermint mocha creamer See Cook's note
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup crushed candy canes plus additional for tops
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chunks

Instructions

To make cookie dough: In a medium size mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy To the bowl add eggs, creamer, peppermint and vanilla extracts beating on low until fully combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl periodically. Beat just until fully combined.
By hand, mix in the crushed candy canes and chocolate chunks until evenly distributed. Cover bowl and chill for 30 minutes.
To bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to divide the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon mounds. Place on prepared pans at least 2 inches apart. Sprinkle tops with additional crushed candy canes.
Bake for 15 minutes, then cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

You can substitute 3 Tablespoons heavy cream plus 1 teaspoon espresso powder for the peppermint mocha creamer, if desired. When doing so, sift the espresso power with the dry ingredients and proceed with the recipe as written adding the cream to the butter.

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