Description
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate holiday treat—Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. These chewy, fudgy cookies bring together rich cocoa, gooey chocolate chips, and a festive peppermint crunch in every bite. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or a cozy night in, this easy recipe delivers serious flavor with minimal effort. If you’re looking for holiday baking ideas, sweet food ideas for gifting, or an easy recipe for a seasonal dessert, this one’s an absolute winner. Make these part of your Christmas cookie tray or add them to your list of festive baking must-haves!
Ingredients
113g unsalted butter (½ cup)
100g granulated sugar (½ cup)
55g brown sugar (¼ cup, packed)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
120g all-purpose flour (1 cup)
30g unsweetened cocoa powder (⅓ cup)
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
135g chocolate chips (¾ cup)
30g crushed peppermint candies (about ¼ cup)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well 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 just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, slightly flattening each scoop.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
8. Immediately after baking, gently press crushed peppermint candies on top of each cookie.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra visual appeal, add a few chocolate chips on top before baking.
Use parchment paper to prevent peppermint candies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg