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Peppermint Brownie Cookies Festive Treats for the Holidays

Peppermint Brownie Cookies Festive
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Fudgy, intensely chocolatey cookies with a bright, cool peppermint kick, perfect for festive indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract (baking-grade)
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Melt ½ cup unsalted butter. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 large room-temperature eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until light, thick, and fluffy.
  4. Reduce mixer speed to low. Carefully pour in the slightly cooled melted butter. Mix until just combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended), ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Sifting is recommended to prevent lumps.
  6. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix. Gently fold in ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons), drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes. Edges should be set and slightly cracked, but the centers should still look very soft. Do not overbake.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once completely cool, sprinkle with ¼ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies.

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