Peppermint Brownie Cookies: Easy Indulgence for the Holidays
These Peppermint Brownie Cookies are a delicious treat for the holiday season, combining the rich taste of brownies with a refreshing peppermint twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool before topping with crushed candy canes.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Make sure your cookies are completely cool before adding the candy canes to prevent them from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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