Peppermint Brownie Cookies
These rich peppermint brownie cookies combine fudgy chocolate flavor with a festive peppermint crunch—perfect for Christmas cookie trays or holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract.
Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet in two additions, folding gently. Stir in chocolate chips.
Optional Chill: For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes.
Scoop & Decorate: Use a 2-tbsp cookie scoop to portion dough. Place on prepared sheet 2 inches apart. Top each with extra chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes. Cookies should have crackly tops and soft centers. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Store: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze baked cookies or raw dough for up to 3 months.
Notes
For a fudgier texture, underbake slightly and let cookies finish setting on the hot baking sheet.
Adjust peppermint extract to taste — it’s strong!
Chilling dough prevents spreading and enhances chewiness.
Perfect for cookie swaps, Christmas parties, or edible gifts.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/peppermint-brownie-cookies/
