Peppermint Brownie Cookies: Easy Indulgence for Chocolate Lovers
These Peppermint Brownie Cookies are a delightful treat for chocolate lovers, combining rich brownie flavors with a refreshing peppermint twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cocoa powder, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until fully mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add extra chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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