Hi Dana! Dough was dense but refrigerated it overnight . However, I decided to add plain coconut milk into the mixture until it was wet enough and actually stuck together. But in my case, I think it can definitely use more. They were a hit! Slightly crisp on the outside, nice and chewy inside. These were so good! Still planning on putting candies on top. I left them in for 14 minutes but they probably needed longer because of the vegan substitutes. Ask my coworkers who literally downed the whole batch by 10 a.m. after I dropped them in the break room. These fudgy peppermint cookies feature semi-sweet chocolate chips, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and white chocolate. They might need to bake slightly longer, so watch for preferred texture! I like things like mint slice (hopefully u know that wat that tastes like) and so yeah. Also, I doubled the mint because I love that flavor. Soft and chewy, just like a chocolate chip cookie should be--these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are your new favorite Christmas Cookie! This will be forever recipe for chocolate peppermint cookies. Thankss a buncxh forr shnaring thos with alll peoppe youu reeally The cookie scoop lets you not only make sure your cookies are all the same size, but it also scoops more easily than a spoon, which saves you time and frustration. But! Hope that helps! My 9 months old needed attention so I lost track of time. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Will make again :). The flavors work together, and nothing overpowers any other part. I made these for Christmas and they are perfect! First of all I used all organic ingredients including the candy canes which I found at whole foods (the only place with organic candy canes). Xo. A chewy, double chocolate cookie with mint in the batter and on top with a sprinkling of crushed candy cane. These look fancy but are relatively easy to make - just be sure you let the dough chill! We also added mini marshmallows to the batter. Hi Jamie, so sorry to hear that was your experience! These were good cookies. Stir in chocolate chips and crushed candy. Thanks so much for sharing! I’m delighted to see this blog! Break out the peppermints! I made this last night and it was ok. I could have eaten the whole batch! Add chocolate chips and stir in with a mixing spoon and then chill in the freezer for 10 minutes while the oven finishes heating. The top of the cookie is a little cushion for the cookie to sit perched on. Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Chips are the perfect addition to any Christmas cookie gifts you hand out, but only if you can stop eating them that is. Hope that helps! How did you scoop your flour? Search the net and find a recipe. Thanks so much for the lovely review! […] Whether that’s making homemade peppermint hot chocolate, peppermint bark, or straight up chocolate peppermint cookies, I’m […]. In that case, go with the easy way and roll them just a bit so they’re pretty round and be done. I made these twice yesterda,y super simple and quick to through together. I 4xed the batch and made a bunch to (safely) distribute to friends for the holidays. Make the meringue: Pour water into a medium saucepan to come 1 1/2 inches up the sides and bring to a bare simmer over medium-low heat. I have made several double batches. I just made these, they are beautiful, easy to make & delicious ?! I’m thinking maybe more butter and less flour/cocoa powder? To make vegan, can I use a flax egg or will it change the texture too much?? I followed the recipe exactly as is and they turned out perfectly. One bowl; very little mess!! And quite simple to make. These cookies are our Christmas tradition now. I’ve been into baking a lot lately and mastered the art of baking loaves, pastries, breads, etc. They don’t get in the way when making the well in the top of the cookie and the smaller chips give more of a chocolate flavor. I made them again the right way, and I have to say I liked the buttery ones better. It is Christmas after all so that means it’s time for baking. Delicious, easy to make. Peppermint Chocolate Cookies combine deep chocolate and peppermint flavors in every bite. Jump to Recipe Chocolate and peppermint is by far my favorite seasonal obsession. Could you sub the all purpose flour in recipes like this for your diy blend, or will it just not give the same result? Chocolate seemed to be the common requirement from the both of them and I wanted to make it a little bit Christmas-y, considering we ARE officially in December – yay! I used mint chocolate chips and subbed half the butter for coconut oil (because I didn’t have enough butter). Also, I form the cookie dough into balls, keeping the spherical shape after adding the chips. I am was looking for a chocolate candy cane oatmeal cookie and found this one. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Jenny! Thanks! Delicious. Also subbed coconut sugar, and didn’t have peppermint or candy cane so we added some cinnamon to the dough (and I upped the cocoa powder a smidge for extra chocolaty goodness…) So, the result was a “cinnamon hot chocolate” variation :). Rich with a subtle peppermint flavor. We’re so glad your family enjoyed them, Melanie! Thanks for youe help. I did not have any peppermint extract so I replaced it with vanilla extract and they turned out just fine and still pepperminty with the candies on top. Etc. Yay! When you bake the cookies, they hold their beautiful shape and stay soft and delicious. Slowly add the flour mixture and scrape the bowl down. It’s a delicious project for a great cause. I was craving chewy chocolate peppermint cookies, and that’s what I got :) As written I needed to quadruple the peppermint extract, for my own personal tastes. I made this recipe today for a cookie exchange. I think it needs a little more peppermint. The only thing I would like to suggest is a little more peppermint extract or like other posts said, maybe try peppermint bark or chips. These are so delicious! We’re so glad you enjoyed them :D. I didn’t flatten the cookie enough, so it came out a little rounder / fluffier and the texture was more cakey than chewy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Good luck! They might need to bake slightly longer, so watch for preferred texture! They strike the right balance between firm yet chewy, minty, chocolaty, and they’re the perfect snack to rest by the fireplace – or whatever entry point Santa uses in your home. Sometime between December 1st and now I was hit by a severe craving for chocolate and peppermint, and friends this is rare as I expressed in my 5-Ingredient Peppermint Mocha Frappe post. Thanks. Later, I used the standard size chocolate chips. It’s easier than melting chocolate because you don’t have to constantly check the chocolate to see if it melted and then worry if you burned it. When I had to make a cookie to bring to this month’s PTO meeting, I turned to these, and the women pretty much emptied my plate. While the cookies are cooling, melt white chocolate wafers in the microwave or a double boiler according to the package directions. I think I made about 6 batches of these last Christmas. Add flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda and powder to a sifter and sift gradually over the wet ingredients mixing as you go. If you’re a peppermint chocolate fan these are a win! These delicious cookies are perfect for the holidays. It didn’t affect it because these cookies came out deliciously. I could not see the point of topping the cookies with a standard chip but did so in the first two batches. I used 1/4 tsp. These are going to be a Christmas staple from now on! I just tried making these with the metric conversions and they came out very dry and crumbly. Once the dough firms up, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. About 14, if you make them smaller than a tablespoon, you’ll have to watch your cook time. We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Nicolette! I was drawn to this because of the “one-bowl” factor. Perfect texture. Over low heat, warm cream just until it starts to steam. Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Sprinkle crushed candy cane over the ganache, and let harden. Along those lines, when I say you want to chill your dough for a couple hours, make sure you chill it. I increased the mint extract by 1/4 tsp. Thanks so much for the lovely review! Nevertheless, I did get a very chocolately-peppermint product and they are so yum! In a small heavy pot, melt your butter and chopped chocolate over medium low heat. I used Earth Balance original in place of the butter. Spread with a layer of chocolate glaze across the other half. Feel free to add more next time =). Yes, I always use unsweetened cocoa powder. Thanks for your recipe! I have made this recipe twice and have gotten excellent results (yummy cookies). Thanks so much for all of the great recipes you share! Thanks so much for the lovely review! As a peppermint chocolate chip fan, I could down a batch very easily. Would I buy this again? The cookies were delicious and a hit at my house! Set aside. I made them gluten-free (with Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 flour) and dairy-free (with Miyoko’s Vegan Butter). Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread By Sohla El-Waylly. I also don’t like candy canes so i didn’t use them or peppermint oil and I used vanilla instead of the peppermint oil. I only wish I had doubled the recipe because this recipe did not make as many cookies as I would have liked. Roll the cookie ball in the white sugar. Lovely cookies. They are currently baking, but they don’t look too promising. You really want them as fresh as possible and freezing after baking will leave them dry. Well I couldn’t add a picture. PS: I got 17 cookies out of my batch. Let set. Hi Dani, Yes, that should work. I also added about 3 or 4 tbsp almond milk at the end because it was so thick I couldn’t really mix it well enough. These turned out amazing!! They turn out awesome. If I add oatmeal (and maybe mix in th crushed candy cane), should I make any other adjustments? xo. They came out not cracked at all and didn’t spread as much as I expected but beautiful cookies! Hi Lori, We haven’t tried it, but others have and had success with it! I did make quite a few changes though! Thanks for sharing, Joni! This recipe only makes 12 cookies? So glad you liked them. It was pretty easy/straightforward to make, I got a little nervous when my batter was a tad thick during the mixing process. I wonder how they’d be with a flax egg to make them vegan. Even at 8 minutes in the oven they are still crunchy. I don’t know why I was worried about these turning out! IMPORTANT NOTE! I actually didn’t know you had vegetarian recipes, I always thought your recipes were all vegan. I love the flavor of these cookies. Ah, thanks Christina! Enjoy! They were a little difficult, but your recipe is awesome. I will definitely be making these again. Hi Eryl, you can thaw them at room temperature. But when I started scooping it after putting in the fridge, it was actually nice and moist. xo. Delicious cookies and Instagram worthy. We’re so glad you enjoy it, Amanda. I double (plus some) the peppermint extract. Thanks so much for sharing! Set it aside until cookies finish baking. The peppermint chocolate cookies store well in a tightly sealed container on your counter for up to three days. Remove the cookies to a rack to cool completely. A whole extra stick of butter might be overkill, but try it with another 1/4 cup if you like them nice and crispy–so good! Make the dough, form into balls, and freeze. Wow! I tried making these cookies last night for an office event and I found that the batter/dough came out really dry. Thanks so much! They turned out awesome! I always found that leaving them as balls, not flattening them out prior to baking, resulted in a nicer shape. If I want to freeze these cookies, could I do so before baking? Using the parchment, lift the cookies out of the pan onto a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. My oven took 11 minutes each batch and I kept the bowl in the fridge between each batch to keep the dough chilled. I made 3 batches using a different chocolate chip (semi-sweet, dark, and bittersweet). My version of these cookies. Thanks for this! I let them warm up on the counter for an hour before scooping them out. Ughghghg, so good. I changed the number of cookies to 24, thinking I’d make it 3 times. Packed with dark chocolate, cocoa, brown sugar, vanilla, and peppermint, and rolled in both … I was concerned because the batter seemed dry and it was hard to scoop them onto the baking sheet, but I missed the step about chilling the batter. I actually got nearly 3 dozen cookies from the 1 dozen recipe using a 1T scoop. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then stick in the fridge the night before to slightly thaw and bake as instructed! Let us know if you give it a try! They are a decadent mix of triple chocolate flavors with a minty kick from crushed candy canes on top. This recipe will be used for years to come. These cookies are delicious! These look like my absolute all time favourite kind of cookie, YUM! Need help? I did make a few adjustments of my own. Is there any way I can order your “31 Meals” in book form? We are so glad you enjoyed it! I changed the recipe a bit because it has been pouring in Toronto and I didn’t feel like leaving the house to go to the grocery store. Ahhhh so good! I’m hooked! Thanks I didn’t have peppermint extract so I crushed up and extra candy cane and put it in the mix before baking it then more on top after! And, now we can add these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies … I think I am going to have to make a vegan version asap. I’m not sure what happened, but would love to try again. Is this how its supposed to be? This is pure delight for your taste bud. Having all the sugar coming from two mini candy canes and 3/4 c sugar left them not cloyingly sweet but perfectly hinting at sweetness. Mix in the chocolate chips and peppermint crunch pieces. I culled out the larger pieces and crushed them a second time. I have made 4 of your recipes and they were all excellent . I made this recipe for the first time and I CAN’T stop eating them! I make everything from candy cane brookies a chewy lemon cookie to fudgy chocolate peppermint cookies. Mistake – they spread a LOT, so will thaw it more. dress may possibly appear like a daunting job. I subbed a flax egg and earth balance for a vegan cookie. Xo. Hi Jessica! The semi-sweet chips will need to be swapped, too, but with my “strict vegetarian and not so strict vegan” diet, I tend to leave them. If using salted butter, just leave out the salt. That’s what I plan on doing. 1/4 tsp. I think this is going to be my new holiday cookie of choice! So fast to make! I’d like to try it again with just coconut oil. I cleaned the scoop and bowl with the oiled paper towel keeping the fragments of cookie dough from going down our drain and into our septic system. These are so yummy!! So if you’re a peppermint fan, don’t be afraid to add them to the cookie dough as well:). Last sheet of cookies, I put them on before baking and it worked better. Once you have them all scooped, gently roll each into a ball. Any advice would be helpful! These are delicious! It’s super helpful for us and other readers. I found this one & I’m glad I did. But I didn’t add the chocolate chips as I didn’t want to be overwhelmed with chocolate. I made them three times because it was close to Christmas. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the cookie tops form cracks. I’d give this recipe 4 stars out of 5. I froze the dough for 2 days and baked 3 as a test straight from the freezer. Oh my— these cookies are delicious! What is the purpose of putting the batter in the freezer for 10 minutes? ☹️ They turned out adorable. The combination of chocolate and peppermint just feels like Christmas to me. Thanks for sharing your experience, Lauren! For me Trader Joe’s Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix is a one time purchase. Balls ( heaping 1 tbsp ) and so yeah big hit sugar together for an. 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