Description
Looking for the ultimate holiday cookie? These Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich, fudgy, and studded with crushed candy canes for a festive twist. Perfect as a quick dessert, cozy snack, or part of your Christmas cookie box, they’re loaded with deep cocoa flavor and melted chocolate chips. This easy recipe is ideal for both beginner and experienced bakers—no fancy steps required. If you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, winter food ideas, or just something indulgently sweet, this is it!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extract if using.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and crushed peppermint.
6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
8. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and press extra chocolate and peppermint on top.
9. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers are still soft.
10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough to control spread and intensify flavor.
Don’t overbake—the cookies firm up as they cool.
Use Dutch-process cocoa for a richer chocolate taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg