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Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Fudgy chocolate brownie cookies with peppermint flavor and festive candy crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup peppermint candies crushed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
  2. Beat sugars and eggs until thick and pale.
  3. Mix in vanilla and peppermint extract.
  4. Stir in melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients and mix-ins.
  6. Chill dough briefly, then bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

Notes

Avoid overbaking to maintain fudgy centers.