Description
Delightfully rich chocolate cookies topped with a refreshing peppermint frosting, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Add the peppermint extract and fold until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and decorate as desired.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don’t overbake; cookies continue cooking while cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, peppermint, chocolate, holiday treats, dessert