Description
Delicious chocolate cookies topped with creamy peppermint frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Heavy cream or milk for frosting
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Add the peppermint extract, adjusting to taste.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are firm.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, softened butter, heavy cream or milk, and peppermint extract.
- Frost completely cooled cookies.
- Garnish with crushed candy canes if desired.
Notes
Ensure cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use measuring cups and spoons for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, peppermint, chocolate, holiday, dessert