Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe
I haven’t made any all chocolate cookies since last December. Whoops. That was a serious mistake because these are so, so good. The cookies are fudgy and full of rich chocolate flavor thanks to both cocoa powder and chocolate chips. There are mini peppermint patties on the top for a burst of minty fresh flavor. Mint screams holiday and winter baking. They’re slightly chewy around the edges with super soft with tender, pillowy centers. The dough base is adapted from Soft Frosted Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Sprinkles Cookies and although I remember those cookies as being good, this version is a total winner. This is definitely my favorite all chocolate cookie dough base.
What’s in Peppermint Patty Cookies?
To make these chocolate peppermint Christmas cookies, you’ll need:
Unsalted butter Light brown sugar Granulated sugar Egg Vanilla extract Cream or half-and-half All-purpose flour Unsweetened cocoa powder Baking soda Salt Semi-sweet chocolate chips Peppermint patties
How to Make Peppermint Patty Cookies
Cream together the butter and sugars, then add in the vanilla, egg, and cream. The dry ingredients are added last. Stir the chocolate chips in gently. Form the cookie dough into balls, then chill for at least 3 hours. Once chilled, press about 3 or 4 peppermint patty pieces to the top of each mound. Bake the chocolate peppermint cookies until the edges have set and the tops are just set, even if slightly undercooked and glossy in the center.
How to Store These Cookies
These chocolate peppermint Christmas cookies will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips for Making Peppermint Patty Cookies
There are two tablespoons of cream (or half-and-half) in the dough, which makes the cookies creamy and moist but also makes for a very soft dough so it must be chilled before baking. The cream also helps combat dryness, which can plague chocolate cookies because of the drying effects of cocoa powder. Just make sure not to overbake and you’ll be rewarded with chocolate overload, in the best possible way. If you can’t get your hands on mini peppermint patties, buy the larger ones and cut them into smaller pieces.
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