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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Thick Chocolate Peppermint Cookies for Holiday Bliss

These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich, gooey, and the perfect treat for festive occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup COLD unsalted butter Provides moisture and structure
  • 1 cup Granulated white sugar Adds sweetness and helps create a crisp edge
  • 2 Large eggs Binds the ingredients together
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Infuses rich chocolate flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract Elevates the flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract Infuses delightful peppermint flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Enhances the texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1 cup Cake flour Ensures a soft, tender crumb
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Provides the structure needed for thick cookies
For the Chocolate Minty Goodness
  • 1 cup Andes peppermint baking chips Adds a refreshing peppermint flavor
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips Contributes a creamy sweetness
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Balances the overall sweetness

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • Digital Scale

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, add the cold unsalted butter and granulated sugar, and mix at low speed for 30 seconds. Increase to medium speed for 30 seconds, then medium-high speed for another 30 seconds until creamy.
  2. Add the large eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then pour in the pure vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing until combined.
  3. Gradually mix in the unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, cake flour, and all-purpose flour until a thick dough forms.
  4. Fold in the Andes peppermint baking chips, white chocolate chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to help flavors meld and prevent spreading.
  6. Preheat your oven to 410°F (210°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop out generously sized 6-ounce balls of dough, placing them on the baking sheet with about 3 inches apart. Bake for 8-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool for at least 30 minutes on the baking sheet to develop a soft texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use cold unsalted butter, and chill the dough for at least 20 minutes before baking.

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