Description

Get ready to embrace the ultimate holiday indulgence with these Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies! With a rich cocoa base, melty chocolate chips, and a festive sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies, these cookies are a dreamy mix of chewy, fudgy, and refreshingly minty. Perfect for cozy winter nights, cookie exchanges, or just a sweet craving, this easy recipe delivers big flavor and even bigger comfort. Whether you’re hunting for quick dessert ideas, holiday baking projects, or chocolate-packed snack recipes, this one’s a winner in every bite!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

5. Fold in chocolate chips and two-thirds of the crushed peppermint candies.

6. Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

7. Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set.

8. While warm, top with remaining crushed peppermint.

9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For extra depth, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder to the dough.

Don’t overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, peppermint desserts, easy cookie recipe