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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe

Delicious chocolate cookies with a hint of peppermint, perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Cookies, Peppermint
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