Easy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Print-Friendly Format)

Soft chocolate cookies topped with creamy peppermint frosting and candy canes, perfect for festive gatherings.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Cookies

01 - 295 grams all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
02 - 43 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 3.5 grams baking soda
04 - 1.25 grams baking powder
05 - 227 grams salted butter, softened
06 - 220 grams light brown sugar, packed
07 - 133 grams granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 7.5 millilitres vanilla extract
10 - 225 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Peppermint Frosting

11 - 113 grams salted butter, softened
12 - 320 to 380 grams powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 227 grams cream cheese, softened
14 - 1.7 millilitres peppermint extract
15 - Crushed candy canes, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together softened salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides as needed.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until batter is glossy and smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop portions of dough onto prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing. Bake for 9 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
08 - Let cookies rest on the tray for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat softened cream cheese and salted butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract, beating until frosting is light and fluffy. Chill briefly if necessary for spreading consistency.
10 - Once cookies are fully cooled, spread frosting over each. Garnish generously with crushed candy canes.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Allow butter, eggs, and cream cheese to reach room temperature; this ensures even mixing and improves texture.
02 - Careful flour measurement prevents dense, dry results.
03 - If frosting is too soft, whisk in extra powdered sugar, one teaspoon at a time, for ideal spreading consistency.

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