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Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
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If you’re searching for a delightful holiday treat, look no further than these Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. This recipe combines rich dark chocolate with refreshing peppermint, resulting in chewy cookies filled with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress. With their irresistible aroma wafting through your home as they bake, your friends and family will be begging for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsps (30 g) cocoa powder, Dutch process
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) peppermint chips
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp crushed candy canes for topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks, peppermint extract, and vanilla bean paste; mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
  5. Gently fold in peppermint chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes; cool on sheets for two minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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