Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups chocolate chips; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 drops mint extract, or more to taste; 3 1/2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 drops mint extract, or more to taste
3 1/2 teaspoons water

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a medium bowl sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
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Set aside.
4
In a mixer beat together the butter with the sugars until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
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Add in the vanilla.
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On a low speed beat in the flour mixture a little at a time.
8
Gently mix in chocolate chips.
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On an ungreased cookie sheet, drop teaspoons of the batter about 2 inches apart.
10
Bake until just cracked on top, about 8 to10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the cooking time.
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Cool completely.
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For the glaze:
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In a small bowl mix together the sugar; mint extract and water until smooth.
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Transfer mixture to a medium resealable plastic bag and snip off the corner.
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Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
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Let cookies stand until set, about 10 minutes.
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1704

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peppermint Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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