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Delicious Peppermint Brownie Cookies for the Holidays

Peppermint Brownie Cookies
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These Peppermint Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate flavor, finished with festive peppermint and crunchy candy canes—perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients in two additions until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Optional: Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  8. Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Sprinkle tops with crushed candy canes.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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