Description
Delicious brownie cookies with a refreshing peppermint twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 4 ounces good quality unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream, plus more if needed (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Optional: 1-2 drops green food coloring (for frosting)
- 8-10 small candy canes or 4-5 large candy canes, finely crushed (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a double boiler.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the sugars and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Combine the melted chocolate mixture with the egg mixture and mix in the extracts.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and mix them into the wet ingredients until no streaks of flour remain.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of the batter onto the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, cream the softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in the milk, extracts, and salt until fluffy.
- Crush candy canes for topping. Once cookies are cool, frost them and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for the frosting to achieve a smooth consistency. High-quality chocolate is recommended for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American