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Peppermint Brownie Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these Peppermint Brownie Cookies, a perfect blend of fudgy brownie texture and festive peppermint flavor. Rich cocoa and gooey chocolate chips are complemented by crushed candy canes for a refreshing holiday twist. These chewy, soft-centered cookies are easy to make and ideal for cozy celebrations or gifting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

Add-ins

  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Prep — heat the oven and get set: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy clean-up. If chilling the dough, prepare a small plate or tray to set the dough balls aside.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together thoroughly until evenly combined and free of streaks. If the cocoa powder is lumpy, sift it first and whisk continuously to ensure a smooth mixture.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, pour in the melted unsalted butter and let it cool slightly for 1–2 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs when added. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, stirring or beating for about 60 seconds until the mixture looks glossy and sugar is mostly dissolved. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the batter is smooth. Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Taste a tiny bit of the batter to adjust the peppermint level if desired.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Add the dry mixture to the wet in two additions, folding gently with a spatula just until combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for chocolatey pockets in every bite.
  5. Optional chilling: For thicker, fudgier cookies, cover the dough bowl and chill for 20–30 minutes to firm the butter and reduce spreading.
  6. Portion the dough: Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or rounded tablespoon to drop dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press extra chocolate chips on top and sprinkle crushed candy canes so they stick during baking.
  7. Bake the cookies: Bake on the center rack for 10–12 minutes. For the fudgiest centers, bake about 10 minutes until tops are slightly cracked and edges set, but centers look a bit underbaked. For slightly cakier cookies, bake up to 12 minutes. Remove while centers are still soft; they will firm up as they cool.
  8. Cooling and storing: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container layered with parchment at room temperature for up to 4 days. To freeze, flash-freeze baked cookies on a tray, then bag for up to 3 months. Raw scooped dough can also be frozen and baked later, adding 1–2 minutes to bake time.

Notes

  • Use a hand mixer on low speed during sugar and butter mixing for a silkier batter, or whisk vigorously by hand.
  • Sifting cocoa powder prevents lumps and ensures a smooth batter.
  • Adjust peppermint extract carefully as it has a strong flavor; a little goes a long way.
  • Chilling dough results in thicker, chewier cookies, but cookies can be baked immediately if short on time.
  • Remove cookies from oven while centers are still soft to keep them gooey and fudge-like.
  • Store cookies in layers separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Both baked cookies and raw dough can be frozen to extend shelf life.

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