These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat for anyone who loves the combination of rich chocolate and cool, refreshing peppermint. They’re soft and chewy in the center, slightly crisp around the edges, and loaded with dark chocolate chips and pieces of Andes Peppermint Crunch.
With a deep chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and plenty of peppermint in every bite, these cookies taste like your favorite holiday candy transformed into a soft, irresistible cookie.
They’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, cookie trays, or simply enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa on a chilly evening.
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
There’s a lot to love about these festive cookies:
- Rich and chocolatey: Cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips give them plenty of chocolate flavor.
- Soft and chewy: Brown sugar and cornstarch help create that tender texture.
- Peppermint-packed: Peppermint extract and Andes Peppermint Crunch give every bite a refreshing holiday flavor.
- Easy to make: No complicated techniques or fancy equipment required.
- Perfect for gifting: Package them in a holiday tin or cookie box for a homemade gift everyone will love.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Use softened butter. Room-temperature butter blends much more easily with the sugars and helps create a smooth cookie dough.
Don’t overbake. For soft, chewy cookies, take them out when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone.
Chop the peppermint crunch into small pieces. Smaller pieces distribute the peppermint flavor throughout the dough and give you delicious little bursts of peppermint in every bite.
Add extra toppings. For an especially festive look, press a few extra dark chocolate chips and pieces of Andes Peppermint Crunch onto the tops of the cookies while they’re still warm.
How to Store Them
Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay soft and delicious for several days.
These cookies also freeze well. Once cooled, place them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between the layers and freeze until you’re ready for a sweet treat.
A Holiday Cookie Everyone Will Love
If chocolate and peppermint are two of your favorite holiday flavors, these cookies belong on your Christmas baking list. They’re rich, chewy, chocolatey, and packed with peppermint crunch—the perfect combination for a festive cookie that’s just as delicious as it is pretty.
Serve them with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or a steaming mug of hot chocolate, and you’ve got the perfect holiday treat.
One bite and you’ll understand why chocolate and peppermint are such a classic combination!
