Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Cookies! Each bite offers a delightful blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, resulting in a warm, gooey treat perfect for holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe fills your home with joyous aromas, creating lasting memories with family and friends. Enjoy baking these scrumptious cookies that embody the essence of Christmas!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until set around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg