Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this double chocolate peppermint brownie cookies recipe that blends rich cocoa and cool mint flavors. Crisp edges, fudgy centers, and festive peppermint chips make these cookies a delightful winter treat you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (180g/6.3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (150g/5.3 oz) white granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (98g/3.5 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup (20g/0.7 oz) dutched cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup (79 ml/2.7 fl oz) olive oil
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup (60g/2.1 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 candy cane, crushed
- 1–2 tbsps sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Cooling: Allow chocolate peppermint cookies to reach complete room temperature, creating an ideal surface for decoration.
- Chocolate Melting: Utilize a microwave-safe container to melt chocolate chips, employing 15-30 second intervals and stirring thoroughly to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency without burning.
- Piping Preparation: Transfer melted chocolate into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag, selecting a narrow tip for precise chocolate distribution across cookie surfaces.
- Chocolate Drizzling: Carefully cut the bag’s corner to create a controlled opening, then elegantly drizzle molten chocolate over each cookie with fluid, artistic motions.
- Decorative Embellishment: While chocolate remains warm, rapidly sprinkle crushed peppermint candy cane pieces and decorative elements, ensuring maximum visual texture and flavor integration.
- Setting and Storage: Permit chocolate coating to solidify for 20-30 minutes at room temperature, then delicately arrange cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper separating layers to preserve their pristine appearance and prevent sticking.
Notes
- Chocolate Cooling Strategy: Allow cookies to completely cool at room temperature before chocolate decoration to prevent melting and ensure clean, crisp design.
- Precise Chocolate Melting: Use microwave-safe container with short 15-30 second intervals, stirring between cycles to achieve smooth, burn-free chocolate consistency.
- Elegant Drizzling Technique: Use piping or resealable bag with narrow tip for controlled, professional-looking chocolate application across cookie surfaces.
- Smart Storage Method: Store decorated cookies in airtight container with parchment paper between layers to preserve delicate design and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg