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Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Fudgy brownie-style cookies with crackled tops and a festive peppermint finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 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
Add-Ins
  • 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate; cool slightly.
  3. Whisk sugars and eggs until thick.
  4. Add extracts and melted chocolate.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients and peppermint.
  6. Scoop dough onto sheets and bake 10–12 minutes.

Notes

Cool slightly before transferring to maintain fudgy texture.