Description
Delicious Peppermint Brownie Cookies for Holiday Treats
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until well blended.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and half of the crushed candy canes into the batter.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, place rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges look set but the centers are still soft. They will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after removal.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes on top for an extra festive touch!
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- These cookies are great for holiday gift-giving.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Peppermint Brownie Cookies, Holiday Treats, Christmas Cookies