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Double chocolate peppermint cookies stacked on parchment paper, topped with crushed candy canes and chocolate chips.
Hannah Cooking

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Rich double chocolate peppermint cookies with crushed candy canes – perfect for Christmas baking, gifting, or cookie exchanges.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, holiday treat, Holiday Treats, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Brown sugar Packed
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract Do not exceed
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder For deep chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ½ cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Peppermint candy pieces Chopped candy canes
  • ½ cup Crushed candy canes For topping

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For creaming butter and sugar
  • 1 Mixing bowls Separate wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 Cookie Scoop Ensures even-sized cookies
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • 1 Rolling Pin For crushing candy canes
  • 1 Wire rack Cooling cookies

Method
 

  1. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and peppermint candy pieces.
  5. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets using a cookie scoop.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of hot cookies.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Do not overbake! The cookies continue to cook on the sheet after removing from the oven. Add more candy cane topping if desired.