Description
Delightful peppermint brownie cookies that merge the rich flavor of brownies with a refreshing peppermint twist, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Optional: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for a fudgier texture.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough onto the baking sheet and sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are firm and the centers are slightly soft.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider drizzling melted white chocolate on top for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg