Description
Dipped Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich, chewy chocolate cookies with a brownie-like texture, dipped in melted chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candies. These festive treats are perfect for the holiday season and make beautiful additions to cookie trays or gift boxes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (for dipping)
- 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then add vanilla and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Place dipped cookies on parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
- Allow chocolate to set fully at room temperature before storing or serving.
Notes
Use white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for a sweeter twist.Add crushed peppermint to the dough for extra minty flavor.Chill dough before baking if cookies are spreading too much.Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor—add 1/2 teaspoon if desired.Use parchment paper between layers when stacking dipped cookies to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
