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dark chocolate peppermint cookies

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These dark chocolate peppermint cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with cool mint and glossy chocolate pools. A sprinkle of sea salt and peppermint shards adds the perfect festive crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Method
 

  1. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract and mix until creamy.
  3. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks and crushed peppermint candies.
  5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look soft.
  9. Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over the warm cookies.
  10. Cool on a rack before storing or serving.

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