Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Frosting

October 21, 2024

Recipe of the Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Frosting, as a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season or whenever you’re craving the refreshing combination of chocolate and peppermint. These soft, chewy cookies are topped with a creamy peppermint-flavored frosting for a perfect balance of rich and cool flavors.

Cooking Time:
1 hour 15 minutes

Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Frosting

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Peppermint Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)

Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Frosting

Recipe:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
  5. Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract, beating until smooth.
  8. Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread the frosting on top and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.

Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Frosting