Why do you need to bloom the cocoa powder?

Blooming the cocoa powder will bring out a deeper, richer chocolate flavor. It also helps the cookies get the fudgy texture.

How long does the dough need to chill?

Chill the cookie dough until it's easy to handle. Around 20-30 minutes. You can chill it longer if needed. Up to 2 days. However, if you chill for longer you may need to keep the dough at room temperature until you're able to scoop out the dough as it can become hard.

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes! Scoop the cookie dough into balls, then freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Add a little extra baking time when baking from frozen.

Can I freeze cookies once baked?

Yes. Allow the cookies and white chocolate to fully set. Store in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag.

Can I use regular cocoa powder?

I recommend using Dutch processed cocoa powder for the best flavor and texture. The Dutch processed cocoa powder gives these cookies that extra chocolate flavor.

How do I keep my cookies from spreading?

Cookies can spread if the dough hasn't been chilled enough. Chill until the dough is easy to handle.

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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These double chocolate peppermint cookies are soft, chewy, packed with rich chocolate and subtle peppermint flavor. Dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint for the perfect festive holiday cookies. They’re easy to make and perfect for adding to a holiday cookie platter, holiday baking, or enjoying with a cup of hot chocolate.

Author: Nataliya Dudley
Prep Time: 15 min. + 30 minutes chill
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 16 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking

Ingredients

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3/4 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg + 1 egg yolk
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
7 oz. white chocolate
Crushed candy canes

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Instructions

In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Add the cocoa powder and stir until combined. Take off heat. Cool to room temp. Then transfer butter mixture to a mixing bowl.
Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter mixture and whisk until combined.
Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla and peppermint extract. Whisk until combined.
Add the flour mixture and stir with a spoon until just combined.
Add the chocolate chips and mix until incorporated. Place cookie dough in the refrigerator until dough is easy to handle. About 20-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop cookie dough using a cookie scoop and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until edges of the cookies are set and cookies are no longer shiny. The middle should still look underdone. Cool completely.
Melt white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Stirring every 30 seconds until chocolate is melted. Dip the cookies halfway in the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Notes

- Bloom the cocoa: Don’t skip this step! Blooming the cocoa powder in butter helps bring out that rich, fudgy chocolate flavor.

- Measure flour correctly: Spoon the flour into the measuring cup then level the flour with a butter knife. Scooping the flour straight from the flour can cause the flour to compact resulting in dry cookies.

- Briefly chill the dough: Chilling the dough will help the dough be less sticky and easier to handle. Chilling also helps the cookies spread less when baking.

- Don’t overbake: Bake until the edges of the cookies are just set and centers are not shiny. The center should still look soft and underdone. They will continue setting as they cool.

- Shape the cookies while they are warm: If your cookies come out uneven, use a large cookie cutter, larger than your cookie to gently scoot it into a round shape.

- Cool the cookies completely: Before dipping into melted white chocolate have the cookies cool completely. Warm cookies and cause the white chocolate to melt or slide off.

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