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Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies combine rich cocoa, melty chocolate chips, and a refreshing peppermint crunch, creating a holiday-ready cookie with a soft, fudgy center. The dough mixes together quickly and chills for just 30 minutes, helping the cookies bake thick and chewy with crisp edges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup White chocolate chips optional
For Topping After Baking
  • Crushed peppermint
  • Melted white chocolate drizzle optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Cream the Butter & Sugars
    In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add Eggs & Vanilla
    Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Bring it All Together
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Chill
    Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
  6. Bake
    Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon portions (a cookie scoop works great!) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
    Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look soft.
    Do not overbake, they’ll finish setting as they cool.
  7. Cool & Decorate
    Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
    While warm, sprinkle extra crushed peppermint on top so it sticks.
    Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate for extra holiday flair.