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Chewy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies with Crushed Candy Canes

A stack of three chewy, dark chocolate peppermint chocolate chip cookies topped with crushed candy canes.
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Make these chewy, rich chocolate cookies featuring a strong peppermint flavor and crunchy candy cane pieces. This recipe is perfect for holiday baking and cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and the 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra crushed candy cane pieces onto the tops of the dough balls.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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