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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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Delicious chocolate cookies infused with refreshing peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter (125 g)
  • Light Brown Soft Sugar (175 g)
  • Medium/Large Egg (1)
  • Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
  • Peppermint Extract (1 tsp)
  • Plain Flour (250 g)
  • Cocoa Powder (35 g)
  • Baking Powder (0.5 tsp)
  • Bicarbonate of Soda (0.5 tsp)
  • Sea Salt (0.5 tsp)
  • White Chocolate Chips/Chunks (150 g)
  • Dark Chocolate Chips/Chunks (150 g)
  • Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes (50 g)
  • White Chocolate (50 g)
  • Dark Chocolate (50 g)
  • Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes (50 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 190 degrees C and line two large trays with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and light brown sugar together until creamy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the mixture and combine well.
  4. Combine the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and sea salt in the bowl.
  5. Fold in the dark and white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy canes.
  6. Weigh the dough into 8 portions and shape into balls.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes in the preheated oven until slightly underbaked.
  8. Add extra chocolate chips or crushed candy canes on top after baking if desired.
  9. Cool on the tray for about 30 minutes.

Notes

For a healthier version, swap sugar for a sugar substitute or replace some flour with protein powder. These cookies store well in an airtight container.

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Keywords: cookies, chocolate, peppermint, holiday baking

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