Peppermint Brownie Cookies
These Peppermint Brownie Cookies are soft, fudgy, and full of rich chocolate flavor with a cool peppermint twist. They feature shiny brownie tops and a light crunch from crushed candy canes. The batter comes together in minutes, and the cookies bake fast—no chilling needed. Perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, or any time you crave mint and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20–22 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
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Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
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Whisk in sugars, then add eggs and peppermint extract.
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Mix dry ingredients separately.
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Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients.
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Scoop dough onto parchment-lined sheets.
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Top with crushed candy canes.
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Bake 9–11 minutes. Cool and enjoy.
Notes
Let cookies cool before storing. Freeze dough for easy prep. Swap peppermint for vanilla for classic brownie cookies.
Nutrition
- Calories: 135
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 2g
Find it online: https://recipescno.com/peppermint-brownie-cookies/