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Description
Classic chocolate cookies with a refreshing peppermint flavor, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and pourable. Add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over them. If desired, sprinkle with crushed candy canes before the glaze sets.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg