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Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Fudgy chocolate brownie-style cookies topped with crushed peppermint candies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Topping
  • 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and butter; cool slightly.
  3. Whisk in sugars, eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
  4. Fold in dry ingredients until combined.
  5. Scoop dough, top with peppermint, and bake 10–12 minutes.

Notes

Centers should remain soft for fudgy texture.