Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Cookies for Christmas
Fudgy chocolate brownie cookies with a festive peppermint twist. Soft, chewy, and perfect for holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix melted butter and chocolate until smooth. Stir in sugars.
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Whisk in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
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Sift cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into wet mixture.
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Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
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Scoop dough into 2-inch balls on baking sheet.
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Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set but centers remain soft.
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Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Add peppermint extract for stronger mint flavor, sprinkle extra crushed peppermint for decoration. Chill dough for thicker cookies.