Chocolate peppermint crunch cookies are the ultimate holiday cookie, blending two classic flavors, rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, into one irresistible bite. With the perfect balance of soft, chewy texture and a satisfying crunch, these cookies are sure to become a favorite during the festive season.
The magic of these cookies lies in the combination of high-quality cocoa and peppermint extract. The dough is made with a base of rich chocolate, giving it a deep, velvety flavor that pairs perfectly with the sharp, cool notes of peppermint. Once the dough is prepared, crushed peppermint candies or peppermint bark are folded in, adding that satisfying crunch with every bite and a burst of minty freshness.
The dough itself is soft and chewy, with a slightly crisp edge that gives way to a melt-in-your-mouth center. The crushed peppermint not only gives the cookies a beautiful holiday touch but also creates a delightful texture contrast against the smoothness of the chocolate.
Once baked, the cookies are beautifully studded with a little extra crushed peppermint on top, which adds even more crunch and a burst of color. For an extra touch of indulgence, you can dip the cooled cookies in melted chocolate and then sprinkle them with more peppermint bits, making them even more decadent.
These cookies aren’t just a treat for the taste buds; they’re also visually striking with their deep chocolate color and specks of peppermint. Whether you’re baking for a holiday party, a gift exchange, or simply to enjoy at home, chocolate peppermint crunch cookies bring festive cheer to any occasion.
Easy to make yet incredibly satisfying, these cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and minty, making them a must-bake this holiday season. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa, they’re sure to bring smiles to anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs large,
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup peppermint candies crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, or until set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Perfect for the holidays! They remind me of mint chocolate ice cream. Yum! 🍪
Why do people add peppermint? It’s just weird. Chocolate’s enough.
The recipe was easy to follow, but they came out too soft for my taste. Maybe less baking time?
Maybe you just need to make them a little more crispy? I like chewy cookies, but you’re right, a bit less baking could help. Try it out!
I had the same issue! I cooked them for 9 minutes and they were still soft, but I like them that way. Maybe just bake a lil longer? 😄
Peppermint is not for me, sorry. Too minty.
Lol I love peppermint but this recipe seems like it’ll be *too* minty. Maybe use peppermint extract instead? Also 10 minutes seems short—mine are never set at 10. 😅
Totally get it—peppermint can be super overpowering. I might try doing just a little crushed candy next time. The chocolate sounds great though!
I don’t know. The peppermint seems a bit overpowering. I think I prefer classic chocolate cookies.
Wow, who knew peppermint could go with chocolate like this? I made these for my office party and they were gone in minutes!
Yummy! But do you have to cool them? I always just eat them hot.
So good! But also, why did they spread out so much? I followed the instructions! 🤷♂️
So easy to make! I added some walnuts. A++ recommend! 🍪
These cookies are amazing! The peppermint adds such a nice touch to the chocolate. My family loved them!
I dunno, peppermint and chocolate sounds weird to me. My cookies always get eaten but these might not fly in my house.
I totally agree! These cookies are a hit at our holiday gatherings. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I tried this recipe, but my cookies turned out too flat. Maybe I did something wrong? They still tasted good tho.
Maybe you didn’t cream the butter and sugars enough! That can make a difference in texture. But I’m glad they tasted good! 👍
I didn’t have any peppermint candies, so I used almonds instead. Still came out pretty good. Not bad!
I don’t like peppermint at all. Could I use nuts instead? 👎
I used regular sugar instead of brown sugar. Wasn’t great. Follow the recipe!
These cookies are AMAZING! The peppermint adds such a nice touch. My family loved them!
I had trouble with the dough being too sticky. Maybe I did something wrong? Not sure if I’ll try again.
Idk, I think there’s too much peppermint. They could use more chocolate flavor.
Cookies r good but I dont like peppermint. These were ehh for me, I guess. Next time I will skip the mint.
I’m not much of a baker but this was simple enough. They look good but I’m not sure about the taste yet.
Great cookie but kinda gives you the sugar rush! Anyway, still eating them, LOL!