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tags:
  - holiday
  - cookie
  - peppermint
  - magnolia
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# :cookie: Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

![Peppermint Chocolate Cookies](../assets/images/peppermint-chocolate-cookies.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 12 | 29 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :candy: 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- :maple_leaf: 0.5 cup brown sugar
- :butter: 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- :egg: 2 eggs
- :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla
- :candy: 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
- :coffee: 0.5 tsp instant espresso coffee powder
- :chocolate_bar: 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- :cup_with_straw: 1 tsp baking soda
- :salt: 0.25 tsp salt
- :ear_of_rice: 1.66 cups all-purpose flour
- :chocolate_bar: 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- :cake: 1 [Peppermint Buttercream][1]
- :candy: some peppermint candies (optional)

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 large bowl
- 1 parchment
- 1 cookie sheets
- 1 wire racks

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

### Step 2

In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and unsalted butter on medium for 2 minutes, scraping bowl
occasionally.

### Step 3

Beat in eggs, vanilla, peppermint extract, and instant espresso coffee powder until combined.

### Step 4

Beat in unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.

### Step 5

Beat in all-purpose flour. Stir in chopped bittersweet chocolate.

### Step 6

Drop dough by 1/4 cup portions 3 inches a part on parchment lined cookie sheets. Flatten mounds slightly. Bake 7
minutes. Remove cookie sheets and firmly tap three times on counter. Return to oven and bake 2 minutes more or until
centers appear set. Repeat tapping. Let cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove; cool completely on wire racks.

### Step 7

Spread cooled cookies with [Peppermint Buttercream][1]. If you like, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies
(optional).

## :link: Source

- Magnolia

[1]: <../ingredients/frosting/peppermint-buttercream-frosting.md>