Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Step 2

Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set it aside for a few minutes.

Step 3

Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Add the peppermint extract and mix just until combined.

Step 4

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture scraping down the bowl and beater when needed. The cookie dough will be thick.

Step 5

Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the chocolate chips. Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets with about 2 inches between the dough balls.

Step 6

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately top the cookies with the crushed candy canes. Gently press the tops down with the flat side of a spatula, so the crushed candy canes stick to the dough. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before moving them to wire racks to cool.