Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs, vanilla and peppermint extract and mix until smooth.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and mix just until combined. Add the chocolate chips and then refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

Scoop the dough onto the pan using a large cookie scoop (or about 2 Tablespoons). Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crisp, yet soft in the middle. Let cookies cool on pan for a few minutes, then move to cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 5

Dip cookies halfway in melted white chocolate and place on wax paper or parchment paper if desired. Then immediately sprinkle crushed peppermint on top of white chocolate.