Peppermint Chocolate Cookies¶
 Serves |
 Total Time |
|---|---|
| 12 | 29 minutes |
Ingredients¶
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla- 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
0.5 tsp instant espresso coffee powder
0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda- 0.25 tsp salt
1.66 cups all-purpose flour- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 Peppermint Buttercream- some peppermint candies (optional)
Cookware¶
- 1 large bowl
- 1 parchment
- 1 cookie sheets
- 1 wire racks
Instructions¶
Step 1¶
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2¶
In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and unsalted butter on medium for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
Step 3¶
Beat in eggs, vanilla, peppermint extract, and instant espresso coffee powder until combined.
Step 4¶
Beat in unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
Step 5¶
Beat in all-purpose flour. Stir in chopped bittersweet chocolate.
Step 6¶
Drop dough by ¼ cup portions 3 inches a part on parchment lined cookie sheets. Flatten mounds slightly. Bake 7 minutes. Remove cookie sheets and firmly tap three times on counter. Return to oven and bake 2 minutes more or until centers appear set. Repeat tapping. Let cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove; cool completely on wire racks.
Step 7¶
Spread cooled cookies with Peppermint Buttercream. If you like, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies (optional).
Source¶
- Magnolia