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Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Peppermint Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy, and topped with crunchy peppermint candies, making them a holiday favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: SWEET TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips can substitute with dark chocolate
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter can use vegan butter
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar is a healthier alternative
  • 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs flax eggs can be used for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla is best for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract adds festive flavor
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder intensifies chocolate flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies or crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1.5 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 0.5 cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  3. Whisk together the melted chocolate mixture with 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, 0.25 cup of packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in 0.75 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.25 cup of cocoa powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon salt until just combined.
  5. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, and top each cookie with 0.5 cup of crushed peppermint candies just before baking. Bake for 10–12 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies for extra sweetness if desired.

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