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Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Peppermint Brownie Cookies served for Christmas

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A festive peppermint brownie cookies recipe for Christmas entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
  • 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate: Melt bittersweet chocolate and butter gently; cool 5 minutes.
  2. Whip eggs: Beat eggs and sugars for 4 minutes until thick and pale, then add vanilla and peppermint extract.
  3. Make dough: Fold in melted chocolate, then flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips.
  4. Bake: Scoop immediately onto lined pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9 to 11 minutes until crackly with soft centers.
  5. Decorate: Cool 30 minutes, drizzle with white chocolate, and add crushed peppermint before it sets.

Notes

Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.