Peppermint Brownie Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for the Holidays
These peppermint brownie cookies are the perfect indulgent treat for the holidays, combining rich chocolate flavor with a festive peppermint twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, you can add peppermint extract along with the vanilla.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Peppermint Brownie Cookies, holiday treats, chocolate cookies