Peppermint Chocolate Cookies Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHIP PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
• In a large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, egg yolk, green food coloring, and peppermint extract until smooth.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and kosher salt in a separate bowl. Mix into egg mixture until dough comes together. Fold in chocolate chips. Cover dough and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

HOT CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drop a teaspoonful of marshmallow creme into the center of each cookie. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with candies. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in crushed candies. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Lightly press a chocolate chunk into each ball. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Decorating suggestion: crushed candy canes or peppermint candies; white, red and green sprinkles; or red and green decorating sugar
• Special equipment: a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop
• Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, knead together the cookie dough and 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. Knead together any scraps of dough and roll out again. Continue to cut out pastry circles until there are 24 pieces in total. Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Reserve 1 parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• In a microwavable glass or ceramic bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and cream. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir the mixture until smooth. Whisk in the peppermint extract and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour. Using a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure, place the chocolate mixture in the center of the flat side of 12 of the cookies. Place the remaining cookies on top and gently squeeze to distribute the filling evenly. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until the filling has set, about 25 minutes.
• In a microwavable glass or ceramic bowl, combine remaining chocolate chips and oil. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir the mixture until smooth. Spread the top of each cookie with the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight plastic container.

PEPPERMINT CANDY DOUBLE-CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
• Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg and beat to combine.
• Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
• Scoop slightly mounded tablespoons of the dough and roll into balls. Arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Sprinkle and press some of the crushed peppermint candies on top of each mound of chilled dough. Bake until the cookies are set and golden on the bottom, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, knead together the cookie dough and 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. Knead together any scraps of dough and roll out again. Continue to cut out pastry circles until there are 24 pieces in total. Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Reserve 1 parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and the cream in a small bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the peppermint extract and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour. Using a 1/2-ounce cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure, place the chocolate mixture in the center of the flat side of 12 of the cookies. Place the remaining cookies on top and gently squeeze to distribute the filling evenly. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until the filling has set, about 25 minutes.
• Combine the remaining chocolate chips and the vegetable oil in a small bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Dip the top of each cookie in the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight plastic container.

CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT PUDDING COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat in pudding mix. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and baking soda and beat until well incorporated. Stir in peppermint baking chips and chocolate chips until well combined.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to bake remaining batches.

PEPPERMINT-CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract on medium-high until pale and fluffy, 3 minutes. Beat in egg, then flour mixture on low. Stir in chocolate chips.
• Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place, 2 inches apart, on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly golden, about 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to racks and let cool completely.
• Stir together confectioners' sugar and enough cream to make a spreadable glaze (if you like a strong mint flavor, stir in up to 1/4 teaspoon extract). Spread a thin layer of glaze on top of each cookie and sprinkle with candies. Let dry completely on racks.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in toffee bits and baking chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Put the butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and peppermint extract. Beat until just combined.
• Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Pour half of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients until a dry dough comes together. Collect the dough and press into 2 mounds. Place each mound a third of the way down on a big piece of parchment paper. Fold the top third of parchment paper over the mound. Then use a ruler to push back on the mound while pulling the bottom of the parchment paper to shape it into a 1 1/2-inch log. Wrap both logs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Remove the logs from the refrigerator and put onto a cutting board. Slice the logs into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake the cookies until the tops look dry, 8 to 9 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 3 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Put the confectioners' sugar into a fine mesh strainer and sprinkle gently over the tops of the cookies before serving.

CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT DELIGHT COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract and blend for 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Mix in flour and baking soda. Add creme de menthe chips and pecans and mix thoroughly by hand.
• Chill dough for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Scoop 1 1/2-inch balls of dough and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies just start to brown, 9 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; let rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, place chocolate for drizzle in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Add peppermint extract and stir to combine thoroughly.
• Cut a small portion of a corner of a zip-top bag off with scissors; transfer in dark chocolate mixture. Drizzle over cooled cookies and allow chocolate to harden.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and crushed candy. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with additional candy if desired. , Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until cookies spring back when lightly touched. Remove to wire racks to cool.

CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT CRINKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix white sugar, cocoa, and vegetable oil together in a bowl. Beat in eggs and peppermint extract. Separately mix together flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with above ingredients. Mix in chocolate chips.
• Cover dough and place in a freezer for 1 hour (or refrigerate for 3 hours or longer.)
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Take dough out of the freezer and remove by rounded tablespoons. Form into balls with clean hands. Roll each ball in confectioners' sugar and place on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out mostly clean, about 20 minutes.

EASY CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add sugar, extracts, and eggs; mix on medium-low speed until combined. Reduce speed to low; mix in flour mixture. Stir in one-third of the candies. Refrigerate dough until firm, about 30 minutes (or wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight).
• Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, form mounds of dough; dip tops into remaining candies to coat. Place cookies, candy sides up, on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake cookies until just set, about 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.